Question

Two months ago, gasoline sold for $2.79

per gallon. This week the posted price
was $2.31 per gallon. What is the percent
of change in the price of gasoline?

Answer 1

17%

Explanation:

2.31/2.79 = 0.83

0.83 x 100 = 83

100 - 83 = 17

17%