1. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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2. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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3. On average she drives 2000 miles each month
Barbara uses her car to work as a volunteer driver at her local hospital.
On average she drives 2000 miles each month
She is paid 40p for every mile she drives.
1. How much is she paid each year?
Barbara’s car averages 50 miles per gallon of petrol.
2. How many gallons does she use each year?
Petrol costs £5 per gallon.
3. How much does Barbara pay for Petrol each year?
The additional cost of running the car works out at 10p per mile.
4. How much does she pay for these running costs?
5. How much does she pay in total for Petrol and running costs?
6. At then end of the year how much money does she have left over?
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4. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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5. On average she drives 2000 miles each month
Barbara uses her car to work as a volunteer driver at her local hospital.
On average she drives 2000 miles each month
She is paid 40p for every mile she drives.
1. How much is she paid each year?
Barbara’s car averages 50 miles per gallon of petrol.
Petrol costs £5 per gallon.
2. How much does Barbara pay for Petrol each year?
The additional cost of running the car works out at 10p per mile.
3. How much does she pay for these running costs?
4. At then end of the year how much money does she have left over?
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6. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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7. Fuel Consumption 50 miles per gallon
Barbara uses her car to work as a volunteer driver at her local hospital.
She is paid 40p for every mile she drives.
On average she drives 2000 miles each month
Here is some information about the running costs of Barbara’s car
Fuel Consumption
50 miles per gallon
Other running costs
10 pence per mile
Petrol costs £5 per gallon.
How much does Barbara pay for Petrol each year?
After paying for fuel and other running costs, Barbara saves the money that is left over.
Barbara is planning to use this money for a holiday that will cost £3000
Will Barbara have enough money after saving for one year?
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8. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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9. Miles driven each month Miles driven each month
Barbara uses her car to work as a volunteer driver at her local hospital.
Miles driven each month
2000 miles
Mileage Rate Paid
40 per mile
Cost of Petrol
£5 per gallon
Miles driven each month
2000 miles
Fuel Consumption
50 miles per gallon
Cost of Petrol
£5 per gallon
Other running costs
10 pence per mile
After paying fuel and other running costs, Barbara saves the money left over.
Will she have enough for a £3000 holiday after a ear?
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10. Calculating with Money Cost of Running a Car
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11. Other running costs work out at 10p per mile.
Barbara uses her car to work as a volunteer driver at her local hospital.
Other running costs work out at 10p per mile.
Petrol costs £5 per gallon.
Calculate Barbara’s annual fuel bill.
She is paid 40p for every mile she drives.
After paying fuel and other running costs, Barbara saves the money left over.
Barbara’s car averages 50 miles per gallon of petrol.
On average she drives 2000 miles each month
Her holiday will cost £3000.
Will Barbara have enough money after saving for one year?
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