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In 2000, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline was $1.40. In 2007, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline is $2.60. What is the percent of increase rounded to the nearest…

In 2000, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline was $1.40. In 2007, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline is $2.60. What is the percent of increase rounded to the nearest…
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In 2000, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline was $1.40. In 2007, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline is $2.60. What is the percent of increase rounded to the nearest whole number?

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The answer is 86% Hopefully this helps!

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User Jack Wasey
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2.60 - 1.40 / 1.40 * 100
1.20 / 1.40 * 100
0.857... * 100
85.714...
WHOLE number
86%
the ... means numbers going on and on
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