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Resource Type: Contest Problem
Primary Level: High School
How Much Gas Should I Buy This Week?
Author: COMAP
Background:
Gas prices fluctuate significantly from week to week. Consumers would like to know whether to fill up the tank (gas price is likely to go up in the coming week) or buy a half tank (gas price is likely to go down in the coming week).
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Mathematics Topics:
Math Modeling
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