Question
In 1992, Jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.25. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.13. 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.
Answers
oobleck
actual increase = 0.88
% increase = 0.88/1.25 = 0.704 = 70.4%
% increase = 0.88/1.25 = 0.704 = 70.4%