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In 1992, jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.23. yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.19. 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.

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39.7

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User Damini Suthar
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1992- a gallon - 1.23dollars
yesterday - 2.19 dollars

2.19dollars - 1.23 dollars = 0.96 dollars
percentage increase is (0.96 / 1.23) x 100 = 78.0%
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