Question

The price of gasoline rose from $3.50 to $3.71 in one week. By what percent did the
gas price rise?

Answer 1

Answer:

21%

Step-by-step explanation:

First you find the amount the gas price rise:

3.71-3.50=0.21

Then you turn the decimal into a fraction

0.21=21/100

21/100 is already over 100 so the percentage is 21

As a result, the gas price rise by 21%