Question

The price of gas was $3.60 in January then $3.87 in March. Find the percent of change from January to March.

Answer 1

7.5%

Explanation:

The price of gas in January is $3.60

In march the price is $3.87

The percent change can be calculated as follows

= 3.87-3.60/3.60 × 100

= 0.27/3.60 × 100

= 0.075 × 100

= 7.5

Hence the percent change is 7.5 %