Question

Percents

In 1992, Jason bought a gallon of gas for $1.18. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of gas for $2.22. 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
ОА.
46.8%
ОВ.
88.1%
OC.
11.9%
OD
53.2%

Answer 1

The increase is 88.1% B

Explanation:

2.22 = (x/100)(1.18)

x = 2.22(100)(1.18)

x = 188.1%

2.22=(188.1/100)(1.18)

2.22=2.22