In 1970, cars drove an average of 12 miles for every gallon of gas they burned. Today, cars use different technology that makes
them more fuel efficient. In 1999, cars drove an average of 17 miles for every gallon of gas burned.
Which of the following is the most likely reason for the change in car technology?
OA. There are fewer gas stations now than there were in 1970.
OB. As cars get older, they tend to burn less gas.
OC. People realized that getting better gas mileage would make it cost less to drive their cars.
OD. People today like smaller cars than they did in the past, and smaller cars burn less fuel.