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Last week the price of gas was $2.25. This week, the price has decreased by 15%. What is the price of gas this week

User ArIfur Rahman
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Answer:

$2.59

Explanation:

15% of $2.25. = $0.34

$2.25 + $0.34 = $2.59.

User Nyeka
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Answer:

$1.91

Explanation:

$2.25 x 15% = 0.3375

$2.25 - 0.3375 = $1.91

User Anudeep GI
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