Question

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Answer 1

In 1992, Jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.18. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.15. 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.
45.1%
82.2%
54.9%
17.8%

Answer 2

First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. If your answer is a negative number then this is a percentage decrease.

Answer 3

So first, 2.15-1.18

Answer 4

then divide that answer by 1.18 and times by 100

Answer 5

B. 82.2%

Answer 6

82.2 is right

Answer 7

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