Answer:
424.53 pounds
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Total distance of the trip = 562 miles
Average of the car = 26 mpg
Now,
Total number of gallons required for the trip
= [ Total distance of the trip ] ÷ [ Average of the car ]
= 562 ÷ 26
= 21.6154
also,
We know that 1 gallon produces 19.64 pounds of CO₂
Therefore,
CO₂ produced by driving to the destination will be = 21.6154 × 19.64
= 424.53 pounds
