Purchase Solution

Mileage of Your Dream Car

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

My dream car is a Volkswagon Jetta (2008) MPG City 21, MPG Highway 29. Estimated Annual Fuel Cost $1,751.00. Fuel tank capacity 14.5 gal. (55.0 L).

Part 1:

Using the Library, web resources, and/or other materials, find the gas mileage of your dream car or any car of your choice. Let x be the number of miles driven on 50 gallons of gas. By setting up and solving a proportion involving x, find the value of x for the car that you have chosen. State the type of car, the mileage, and show both the set up of the proportion and the steps to solve. Include units with your answer. Cite your sources using APA style.

Part 2:
The equation typed as D=sqrt(2h), can be used to approximate the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet. Suppose that you are in an airplane. By choosing any height, find the corresponding distance that you should be able to see to the horizon. Include the height and the calculations needed to find the distance. Include units with your answer, and show all work for full credit.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This solution is comprised of a detailed, step by step response provided within a Word document. All calculations are included.

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Exponential Expressions

In this quiz, you will have a chance to practice basic terminology of exponential expressions and how to evaluate them.

Graphs and Functions

This quiz helps you easily identify a function and test your understanding of ranges, domains , function inverses and transformations.

Geometry - Real Life Application Problems

Understanding of how geometry applies to in real-world contexts

Know Your Linear Equations

Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that will present you with a linear equation and then make 4 statements about that equation. You must determine which of the 4 statements are true (if any) in regards to the equation.

Multiplying Complex Numbers

This is a short quiz to check your understanding of multiplication of complex numbers in rectangular form.