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This year, gasoline costs $4 per gallon. This is a 125% increase over the cost 3 years ago. What expression can be used to determine the cost of gasoline three years ago?

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Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation: This year, gasoline costs $4 per gallon. This is a 125% increase over the cost 3 years ago. What expression can be used to determine the cost of gasoline three years ago?

4/1.25

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User Brent Larsen
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The equation would be, 4/125%.

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User Matt Gaunt
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