OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 43 · Algebra · Rational expressions
Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 43
The fuel consumption (mpg) of a car varies inversely with its weight. A Ford Focus weighs 3000 pounds and gets 28.7 mpg on the highway. What would the fuel consumption be for a Ford Expedition that weighs 5,500 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth.
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 43
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