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my car does 7.9kilomiter for every100lts how many miles pergallon is this than you
Hi Edgar,
Let's solve this with dimensional analysis.
1 km = 0.62 miles
1 L = 0.26 gallons
(7.9 km)/(100 L) * (0.62 miles)/(1 km) = (4.898 miles)/(100 L)
(4.898 miles)/(100 L) * (1 L)/(0.26 gallons) = 0.188 miles/gallon
I hope this helps,
Jack
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Jack Cheng
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I can answer most questions in Math up to single-variable Calculus, including infinite series. I like to think very much, so questions with a lot of twists and turns are highly welcomed! Mathematical questions related to computer science are also highly welcomed! I can also answer some basic questions in discrete mathematics (logics, sets, some algorithms, basic number theory). I am also studying physics (mechanics in particluar), so I am willing to answer some questions relating to it.
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Majoring in Mathematics.
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I am sophomore/junior status in college working towards bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.
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