Question

The price of gasoline decreased 5% per gallon to $3.3174. What was the previous price per gallon?

Answer 1

3.492

Explanation:

$3.3174 is the decreased price so it's 95% of the actual price.

to find the first price multiple the decreased price with 100 then divide it by 95

100 × 3.3174 = 331.74 ➡ 331.74 ÷ 95 =3.492