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demarco has two cars ; an suv ans a compact car.the fuel efficiency of the compact car is 1 7/12 times better than the suv.If the suv gets 16 miles per gallon. finr the fuel efficiency of the compact

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25.3333333

Explanation:

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Answer:

The fuel efficiency of the compact car is 25.33 miles/gallon.

Explanation:

The fuel efficiency of the an SUV = f = 16 miles/gallons

The fuel efficiency of the a compact care= f'

Given:
f'=1(7)/(12)* f


=f'=(19)/(12)* f


f'=(19)/(12)* 16 miles/gallon=25.33 miles/gallons

The fuel efficiency of the compact car is 25.33 miles/gallon

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