In 1992, Jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.16. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.09. What is the percentage increase

Question

3 years ago

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of the price of a gallon of gas from 1992 to yesterday? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

2 answers:

Vesna [10] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-27T17:59:17+03:00

Vesna [10]3 years ago

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180.2%

2.09/ 1.16= 1.8017
1.8017•100=180.17
If you round 180.17 you get 180.2%

Ludmilka [50] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-27T16:10:29+03:00

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Answer:

191.4%

Explanation:

2.22=( $\frac{x}{100}$ )(1.16)

x=2.22(100)÷1.6

x=191.4%