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Ridge Runner
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:23 am Post subject: The funny thing is.... |
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...... nobody did the math.
A guy ( called himself a O/O ) called the local radio show and stated he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over. Then the radio guys were all " this poor guy " kind of thing. :roll:
You guys are smart........ tell everyone what is wrong with this story. :wink: |
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Trukrswyfe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:31 am Post subject: |
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How did he have 138.00 left?
Should have cost him 900. for fuel.
sorry just a guess, :lol: |
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Ridge Runner
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:41 am Post subject: |
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Well 350 miles at 5 miles per gal = 70 gal. ...70 gal @ $4.00/gal = 280.00
700.00- 280 = 420.00 So this guy is full of BS.
I tried to call the station and correct the information but I couldn't get thru. :evil: |
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Drew10
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: |
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He filled his tanks, no doubt.
However 350 mile trip would only cost him about $233 in fuel. 350miles/6mpg=58gallonsx$4.00=$233. |
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Ridge Runner
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Drew10 wrote: He filled his tanks, no doubt.
However 350 mile trip would only cost him about $233 in fuel. 350miles/6mpg=58gallonsx$4.00=$233.
Well I just used even numbers and used the LOWEST MPG to prove my point. The guy was full of sh!t. |
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Drew10
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Ahhh Ridge...I was typing my answer out when you put the anwer up :lol: :wink: (Honestly), Only difference I was using 6mpg.
This isnt "rocket science" people, whats with the radio stations (even that so call O/O) not realizing the error. |
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flood
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:11 am Post subject: |
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the numbers work if he's getting 2.5 mpg :shock:
your right ridge he's full of :dung: |
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Drew10
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Thats big money for half day work (difference in fuel milage)
@ 5mpg=$280
@ 6mpg=$233
diff=$47
Proof right there that slowing down and saving fuel can make a big difference.
350miles @65=5.4hrs
@60=5.8hrs
diff=30minutes |
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Trukrswyfe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: |
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flood wrote: the numbers work if he's getting 2.5 mpg :shock:
your right ridge, he's full of :dung:
Now thats not nice :lol: :P :twisted: |
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Rev.Vassago
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Location: The other side of the coin
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: The funny thing is.... |
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Ridge Runner wrote: ...... nobody did the math.
A guy ( called himself a O/O ) called the local radio show and stated he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over. Then the radio guys were all " this poor guy " kind of thing. :roll:
You guys are smart........ tell everyone what is wrong with this story. :wink:
Well, in all fairness, math has never been a strong point for most O/O's. Most get glossy-eyed when you ask them what their cost per mile is. |
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flood
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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ok sorry Trukrswyfe he's full of himself
is that better |
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rank
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: The funny thing is.... |
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Ridge Runner wrote: ...he just ran a load of 350 + miles for $700 + dollars and after he finished fuleing he only had $138.00 dollars left over.
I don't see how you can call BS. It's possible that's exactly what happened. :) |
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Trukrswyfe
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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flood wrote: ok sorry Trukrswyfe he's full of himself
is that better
Please don't be sorry, Flood
Actually I was only pointing it out because I like Not nice.. :twisted:
Carry on....it's all good. :wink: |
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protrkdriver
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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that ant bad, i run 4 of them kind of loads, tuesday evening through friday
evening, with 31/2 days off. |
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flood
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Trukrswyfe wrote: I like Not nice.. :twisted:
i will not say a word :twisted: :twisted: |
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