gas prices in new york average $ 3.350per gallon in October 2021 ,up from 2.163 per gallon in October 2020. calculate the precent increase.

Okroshiashvili asked Dec 5, 2023

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Okroshiashvili asked Dec 5, 2023

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The percent increase formula is :

$\%=(N-O)/(O)*100$

where N is the new price and O is the orignal price

From the problem, N = $3.35 and O = $2.163

Using the formula above :

$\%=(3.35-2.163)/(2.163)*100=54.88\%$

The answer is 54.88%

Tplive answered Dec 12, 2023

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