A Truck Gets Mpg When Driven at a Constant

question 68

Short Answer

A truck gets mpg when driven at a constant speed of x mph (between 50 and 70 mph). If the price of fuel is $1/gallon and the driver is paid $8/hour, at what speed between 50 and 70 mph is it most economical to drive?
__________ mph

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