Question

The price of a gallon of unleaded gas was $2.78 yesterday. Today, the price rose to $2.84, find the percentage increase. Round your answer to the nearest 10th of a percent.

Answer 1

2.2%

Explanation:

$2.84 - $2.78 = $0.06

$0.06/$2.78 = 0.0215

(100x0.0215)%= 2.15% round to the nearest tenth

Answer 2

2%

Explanation:

percentage increase = [(difference between price) / initial price] *100