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  • 13-09-2022
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The price of gasoline is currently $3.11, this is a 14% increase from a year ago. What was the price of gas a year ago.

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khanhaziq732
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  • 13-09-2022

Answer:

2.97%

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zarampa
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  • 13-09-2022

Answer:

2.72807     (aprox)

Step-by-step explanation:

14% = 14/100 = 0.14

100% = 100/100 = 1

It was a increase

then 14% = 100% + 14% = 1 + 0.14 = 1.14

3.11 / 1.14 = 2.72807    (aprox)

Check:

2,72807 + (2.72807*0.14) = 2.72807 + 0.38193 = 3.11

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