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CO₂ emissions by transport mode
Modekg CO₂ per mile
Car0.54
Train0.14

Using the chart, how much CO2 from a 3.6-mile car journey then a 15.0-mile train journey?

A2.1 kg
B0.68 kg
C10.04 kg
D4.04 kg
E1.94 kg
Worked solution

Multiply each leg's quantity by its own rate, then add the products. The correct answer is 4.04 kg. Traps to avoid: 2.1 kg comes from the "train leg only" error; 0.68 kg comes from the "added the rates" error; 10.04 kg comes from the "same rate both" error; 1.94 kg comes from the "car leg only" error.

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