Calculate your average mileage per week using a website such as Google Maps. Consider weekly trips such as to work, school, childcare, etc. If you do not typically drive a car you can still calculate your weekly mileage for a typical week. Average Mileage on a typical week:________________________ Now add 30 miles to your average weekly mileage to account for unplanned outings. Average Mileage on a typical week + 30 miles = TOTAL MILEAGE=____________________

3. Record the price of one gallon of regular gas at a gas station near your home. Feel free to use a website such as gasbuddy.com. Gas Station and approximate location:_______________________________________________ Price per gallon:______________________ Date:_________________

4. Calculate your fuel cost per week for the hybrid car. HINT Use the following formula: Total Mileage Hybrid City MPG Gas Cost Hybrid Car Fuel

Cost per week:_____________________________ 5. Calculate your fuel cost per week for the regular car. Regular Car Fuel Cost per week:____________________________ 6. Calculate the number of years it would take to make up the cost difference in purchasing a hybrid car versus a regular car. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a year. HINT Use the following formula: Price Difference (Weekly fuel cost for a regular car -Weekly fuel cost for a hybrid car) Time to make up cost difference:____________________________________