Optimization

​Optimization
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By Alexis Ortiz

Open Ended

What does it mean to optimize an outcome?

Open Ended

For a 200 mile trip, which speed do you think uses the least amount of gas? Which one do you think will get you to your destination earlier?

(mpg = miles per gallon)
Speed Fuel Efficiency
60 mph 30 mpg

75 mph 24 mpg

Formulas

Gallons = Distance / MPG

Gallons Used

Cost

Cost = Gallons x Price per gallon

Multiple Choice

For a 200 mile trip, how long would it take if we are driving 60 mph? (Assuming no traffic)

• 3 hours and 20 minutes
  (3.33 hours)

• 3 hours

• 2 hours and 40 minutes
  (2.66 hours)

• 3 hours and 40 minutes
  (3.66 hours)

Multiple Choice

For this 200 mile trip, how many gallons do we use when driving 60 mph?

• 7.33 gallons

• 5.66 gallons

• 6.66 gallons

• 7 gallons

Multiple Select

Now calculate the cost of the trip for both speeds (No taxes)

• $24.91

• $22.60

• $19.91

• $12.45

• $11.30

Now on your own

Gallons used = Distance / MPG

Cost = Gallons x Price per gallon

Open Ended

What are some pros and cons of each speed you can think of?

Open Ended

I am obviously new to the class, so tell me a little about yourself!

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