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Suppose that his old car runs at <math>x</math> km per liter. Then his new car runs at <math>\frac{3}{2}x</math> km per liter, or <math>x</math> km per <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> of a liter. Let the cost of the old car's fuel be <math>c</math>, so the trip in the old car takes <math>xc</math> dollars, while the trip in the new car takes <math>\frac{2}{3}\cdot\frac{6}{5}xc = \frac{4}{5}xc</math>. He saves <math>\frac{\frac{1}{5}xc}{xc} = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 20\%}</math>. | Suppose that his old car runs at <math>x</math> km per liter. Then his new car runs at <math>\frac{3}{2}x</math> km per liter, or <math>x</math> km per <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> of a liter. Let the cost of the old car's fuel be <math>c</math>, so the trip in the old car takes <math>xc</math> dollars, while the trip in the new car takes <math>\frac{2}{3}\cdot\frac{6}{5}xc = \frac{4}{5}xc</math>. He saves <math>\frac{\frac{1}{5}xc}{xc} = \boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 20\%}</math>. | ||
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Problem
Elmer's new car gives 
percent better fuel efficiency, measured in kilometers per liter, than his old car. However, his new car uses diesel fuel, which is 
more expensive per liter than the gasoline his old car used. By what percent will Elmer save money if he uses his new car instead of his old car for a long trip?
Solution
Suppose that his old car runs at 
km per liter. Then his new car runs at 
km per liter, or km per 
of a liter. Let the cost of the old car's fuel be 
, so the trip in the old car takes 
dollars, while the trip in the new car takes 
. He saves 
.
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