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Is commuting by bus more efficient than by cab?
If a commuter is traveling on a predictable route and scheduled for a commute of 30 minutes to an hour, both are equally efficient in terms of expense and ease of travel. However, commutes of over an hour are far more efficiently undertaken by bus, and short or irregular commutes are best handled by cab.
The average cost of travel by cab is $0.35 per minute for distances less than 50 kilometers and $0.30 per minute for distances above 50 kilometers. The average cost of travel by bus is $0.27 per minute, dropping to $0.21 per minute for those who have a bus pass.
If a commuter is traveling on a predictable route and scheduled for a commute of 30 minutes to an hour, both are equally efficient in terms of expense and ease of travel. However, commutes of over an hour are far more efficiently undertaken by bus, and short or irregular commutes are best handled by cab.
The average cost of travel by cab is $0.35 per minute for distances less than 50 kilometers and $0.30 per minute for distances above 50 kilometers. The average cost of travel by bus is $0.27 per minute, dropping to $0.21 per minute for those who have a bus pass.
What percentage of their revenue did commercial bussing companies spend on regulatory adherence and maintenance from 2000 to 2020?: Can be determined
On average, do commercial bussing companies purchase more fuel per year than cab companies do?: Cannot be determined
Approximately how much did commercial bussing companies earn from 2000 to 2020?: Can be determined
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For each of the following questions about the commercial bussing companies mentioned in the passage, select Can be determined if it can be answered solely using the information provided in the passage. Otherwise select Cannot be determined.
| Can be determined | Cannot be determined | |
| What percentage of their revenue did commercial bussing companies spend on regulatory adherence and maintenance from 2000 to 2020? | ||
| On average, do commercial bussing companies purchase more fuel per year than cab companies do? | ||
| Approximately how much did commercial bussing companies earn from 2000 to 2020? |
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What percentage of their revenue did commercial bussing companies spend on regulatory adherence and maintenance from 2000 to 2020?: Can be determined
On average, do commercial bussing companies purchase more fuel per year than cab companies do?: Cannot be determined
Approximately how much did commercial bussing companies earn from 2000 to 2020?: Can be determined
4.8 billion liters
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Based on the information provided, which of the following figures is the best approximation of how much total fuel would be saved over the next four years if 80% of the commuters who use cabs, switched to buses?
| 1.2 billion liters | |
| 2.4 billion liters | |
| 3.6 billion liters | |
| 4.8 billion liters | |
| 7.2 billion liters |
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4.8 billion liters
Fuel efficiency: Yes
Labor costs: No
Cost per commuter: Yes
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For each of the following, select Yes if the information provided in the passages indicates with regards to the factor in question, commuting 40 minutes by bus has an advantage over commuting 40 minutes by cab. Otherwise, select No.
| Yes | No | |
| Fuel efficiency | ||
| Labor costs | ||
| Cost per commuter |
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Fuel efficiency: Yes
Labor costs: No
Cost per commuter: Yes
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Part 1
I.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that commercial bussing enterprise typically spends 25% of its revenue on maintenance and regulatory adherence.
This statement can be determined.
II.
The "Environmentalist" passage only specifies that buses are more fuel-efficient than cars. No information regarding the quantity of fuel purchased is provided.
This statement cannot be determined.
III.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that 25% of the annual revenue is approximately 900 million. Using this information it is possible to calculate the average annual revenue and the approximate earnings from 2000 to 2020.
This statement can be determined.
PART 2
I.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that buses are more fuel and space efficient than cabs.
Yes is the correct answer choice.
II.
No information about labor costs is provided in the passages.
No is the correct answer choice.
III.
The "City Official" passage provides information regarding the costs associated with traveling in cabs and buses. All costs provided for buses are lower than the costs of cabs.
Yes is the correct answer choice.
PART 3
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that if 20 percent of this city's commuters started using buses instead of cabs, it would save 200 million liters of oil and 100 million liters of gas each year.
Amount of fuel saved in 1 year due to 20% shift = 200 + 100 = 300 million liters.
Amount of fuel saved in 1 year due to 80% shift = 300 * 4 = 1200 million liters.
Amount of fuel saved in 4 years due to 80% shift = 4 x 1200 = 4800 million liters = 4.8 billion liters.
Hence, 4.8 billion liters is the correct answer choice.
Part 1
I.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that commercial bussing enterprise typically spends 25% of its revenue on maintenance and regulatory adherence.
This statement can be determined.
II.
The "Environmentalist" passage only specifies that buses are more fuel-efficient than cars. No information regarding the quantity of fuel purchased is provided.
This statement cannot be determined.
III.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that 25% of the annual revenue is approximately 900 million. Using this information it is possible to calculate the average annual revenue and the approximate earnings from 2000 to 2020.
This statement can be determined.
PART 2
I.
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that buses are more fuel and space efficient than cabs.
Yes is the correct answer choice.
II.
No information about labor costs is provided in the passages.
No is the correct answer choice.
III.
The "City Official" passage provides information regarding the costs associated with traveling in cabs and buses. All costs provided for buses are lower than the costs of cabs.
Yes is the correct answer choice.
PART 3
The "Environmentalist" passage specifies that if 20 percent of this city's commuters started using buses instead of cabs, it would save 200 million liters of oil and 100 million liters of gas each year.
Amount of fuel saved in 1 year due to 20% shift = 200 + 100 = 300 million liters.
Amount of fuel saved in 1 year due to 80% shift = 300 * 4 = 1200 million liters.
Amount of fuel saved in 4 years due to 80% shift = 4 x 1200 = 4800 million liters = 4.8 billion liters.
Hence, 4.8 billion liters is the correct answer choice.
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Sajjad1994 bb Bunuel ExpertsGlobal ScottTargetTestPrep Please help in Q1.
If the question does not specify a timeframe, such as the years 2000 to 2020, how can we assume the answer should be limited to that period? Shouldn't we focus solely on the information provided within the designated 'tabs' as GMAT dictates?
My answer was NO-NO-NO
If the question does not specify a timeframe, such as the years 2000 to 2020, how can we assume the answer should be limited to that period? Shouldn't we focus solely on the information provided within the designated 'tabs' as GMAT dictates?
My answer was NO-NO-NO
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Please help in solving question 1, my answers were NO - NO - NO for this. I accept that we can infer from passage that we were given bus companies spend 25% of their revenue on average which is 900 million $. But isn't this revenue bound to increase or decrease? The fact I can infer from this passage is thst 25% is the average revenue spent by bus companies for maintenance, but that 25% could be 900 million $ or 1500 million $ or any other value. Hence, I've answered the question as NO - NO - NO. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If the question mentioned something like, revenue from 2001 to 2020 is constant and if passage gives me the information regarding the year in which the 900 million $ was spent by bus companies then the answer should be YES - NO - YES IMO.
Please help in solving question 1, my answers were NO - NO - NO for this. I accept that we can infer from passage that we were given bus companies spend 25% of their revenue on average which is 900 million $. But isn't this revenue bound to increase or decrease? The fact I can infer from this passage is thst 25% is the average revenue spent by bus companies for maintenance, but that 25% could be 900 million $ or 1500 million $ or any other value. Hence, I've answered the question as NO - NO - NO. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If the question mentioned something like, revenue from 2001 to 2020 is constant and if passage gives me the information regarding the year in which the 900 million $ was spent by bus companies then the answer should be YES - NO - YES IMO.
