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To solve these problems, let's determine the miles per gallon (mpg) for each car using the provided information.

1. **First Car**:
   - It uses **3.6 gallons per 100 miles**.
   - To find mpg, divide **100 miles by 3.6 gallons**:
     \[
     \text{mpg} = \frac{100}{3.6} \approx 27.78
     \]
   So, the first car's mpg is approximately **27.78 mpg**.

2. **Second Car**:
   - It uses **4.9 gallons per 100 miles**.
   - To find mpg, divide **100 miles by 4.9 gallons**:
     \[
     \text{mpg} = \frac{100}{4.9} \approx 20.41
     \]
   So, the second car's mpg is approximately **20.41 mpg**.

**Conclusion:**
- The **first car** has the greater mpg.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. How would the mpg change if a car used 5 gallons per 100 miles?
2. What is the importance of higher mpg for a car’s efficiency?
3. How would you calculate the gallons per mile from mpg?
4. How does increasing gallons per 100 miles affect the mpg value?
5. Can you calculate the total gallons used if the first car drove 300 miles?

**Tip:** To compare fuel efficiency between cars, always calculate miles per gallon (mpg), as a higher mpg indicates better fuel efficiency.

A car has a rating of 3.6 gallons per 100 miles. Determine the miles per gallon (mpg) rating for this car. A second car has a rating of 4.9 gallons per 100 miles. Determine the mpg rating for this car. Which car has the greater mpg?

Determine the miles per gallon (mpg) for two cars with fuel consumption ratings of 3.6 gallons and 4.9 gallons per 100 miles. Compare which car has the greater mpg and understand the calculations involved. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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