Question

In 2017, the price of gas in a certain state changed from $2.24 to $2.56. Calculate the percent of change increase in the price of gas in 2017.

Group of answer choices

14.3%

32%

12.5%

80%

Answer 1

12.5%

Explanation:

Answer 2

12.5%

Explanation:

2.56-2.24 =0.32

By using the rule of three we can find the answer.

we have that 2.56 = 100% so we have to find what percentage 0.32 represents

(0.32*100)/2.56 = 12.5