An automobile engine operates with an overall efficiency of 12%. How much energy is delivered as waste heat (in gallons of gasoline) for each 10 gallons of fuel burned?

A. 1.2
B. 8.8
C. 6.5
D. 4.7
E. 7.5


Answer: B

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