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Original gas price:$1.25/gal.
new gas price:$1.75/gal.
find the percent increase

User Ejgottl
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Answer:

40% increase

Explanation:

Percent change = increase/original number x 100

1.75 - 1.25 = 0.5

0.5/1.25 x 100

0.4 x 100 = 40

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