Question

Lisa's car averageed 15 miles per gallon of gasoline. After a tune up she noticed she was getting 18 miles per gallon of gasoline what type of change did she see

Answer 1

• Reduction of Gasoline Consumption
• Increase in Miles Per Gallon by 3.

Explanation:

Previous Rate of Gasoline Consumption = 15 miles per gallon

Rate of Gasoline consumption after Tune Up = 18 miles per gallon

The difference in Gasoline Consumption = 18-15 =3 miles per gallon

Since the difference is positive, Lisa noticed she got 3 extra miles for every gallon of gasoline. That is, her gasoline consumption reduced.