Question

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3) Last week, the price of gasoline was $3
per gallon. This week, the price fell to
$2.85 per gallon. By what percent did the
price of gasoline drop week over week?
Solve using an equation.

Answer 1

decrease by 5%

Explanation:

2.85 - 3 = -0.15

-0.15/3 = -0.05

-0.05 x 100 = -5%