Question

In oak valley the cost of gas averaged $3.50 per gallon qt the start of April the rose 6% during April and dropped 10% during May. What was the cost of a gallon of gas at the end of May?

Answer 1

$ 3.34

Explanation:

3.50 * 1.06 cost at end of April then find 90% of this to find end of May

3.50 * 1.06 * .9 = $ 3.34