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OpenStudy (samara8954):

In 1992, Jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.23. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.17. What is the percentage increase of the price of a gallon of gas from 1992 to yesterday? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth of a percent. 23.6% 76.4% 56.7% 43.3%

OpenStudy (samara8954):

@koook @bohotness

OpenStudy (bohotness):

yes

OpenStudy (samara8954):

help me

OpenStudy (bohotness):

okay

OpenStudy (samara8954):

help what do you think the answer is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the difference is 0.94 and 1.23*0.764=0.94 so the answer is 76.4%

OpenStudy (calculusfunctions):

Percent change = (New price - old price)/old price. Then you multiply the quotient by 100.

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