1. Intro to Physics Units
1. Intro to Physics Units / Counting Significant Figures / Problem 11
Determine the number of gallons of diesel used in Arizona in one day. The average mileage of a car is approximately 30 miles per gallon, and each car is driven an average of 12,000 miles annually. There are four cars for every five people and there is an estimated 7 × 106 people in the state of Arizona. Answer in three significant figures.
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