QUESTION 6
Solve the problem.
The normal gasoline mileage of a car is \( 44 \mathrm{mpg} \). On a smooth road, its mileage is \( 12 \% \) higher. What is its mileage on a smooth road? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
\( 50 \mathrm{mpg} \)
\( 5.3 \mathrm{mpg} \)
\( 49.3 \mathrm{mpg} \)
\( 44 \mathrm{mpg} \)
\(mileage = 49.28 \mathrm{mpg}\)
Step 1 :\(mileage = (1 + 0.12)(44 \mathrm{mpg})\)
Step 2 :\(mileage = (1.12)(44 \mathrm{mpg})\)
Step 3 :\(mileage = 49.28 \mathrm{mpg}\)