Personal Finance Activity

Calculating Gas Mileage

Activity Goal

Are you going to be taking a trip soon with some friends and need to figure out the various expenses that are needed? One of the most important costs to consider is the price of gasoline. This Personal Finance Activity will help you consider what vehicle to choose for the best gas mileage when planning a road trip.

Directions:Use the website www.fueleconomy.gov/trip to compare and calculate the following three vehicles' fuel used and fuel cost for a trip from your high school to Washington, D.C. Enter your beginning and ending destination and the three vehicles below into the calculator.

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Auto 6 spd 8 cyl 5.7L 2008 Hyundai Accent Auto 4 spd 4 cyl 1.6L 2010 Ford Edge AWD Auto 6 spd 6 cyl 3.5L

	2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD - Auto 6 spd 8 cyl 5.7L	2008 Hyundai Accent Auto 4 spd 4cyl 1.6L	2010 Ford Edge AWD Auto 6 spd 6 cyl 3.5L
Fuel Type
Miles per Gallon (MPG)
Fuel Price
Fuel Used (per gallon)
Fuel Cost

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How many miles is it from your high school to Washington, D.C., and how long will it take to get there driving a car?

What is the most expensive car to use to make the trip from your high school to Washington, D.C.? What is the least expensive?