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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In 2008, the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $4.02. In 1990, it was only $1.37 per gallon. What is the increase expressed as a percent change? Round to the nearest percent. A. 66% B. 393% C. 193% D. 134% please i need help'

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nooo wait

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its not D?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its C for sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

think of it this way ! 1.37 was in 1990 u multiply 1.37 * 1.98 (which is ur percentage) u get 2.4661 then u add that 2.4661 to ur 1.37 and it get's to 4$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

makes sense !?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup thanks

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