Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Percent - 6.5 Using the Percent Equation - 6.5 Exercises - Page 430: 50

Answer

The expected mileage with the new tires is 29.4 mpg.

Work Step by Step

The percent is 115%. The whole is 25.6 mpg. Find the part. $x=1.15\times25.6$ $x=29.44$
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