Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 1, Problem 55P
You’re driving into Canada and trying to decide whether to fill your gas tank before or after crossing the border. Gas in the United States costs $3.67/gallon, in Canada it’s $1.32/L, and the Canadian dollar is worth 95¢ in U.S. currency. Where should you fill up?
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