Question

Ten years ago, the price of gas was $2.49 per gallon, and today it is $3.55 per gallon. By what percent has the price of gas increased? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

29.9%
42.6%
22.4%
46.2%

Answer 1

Gasoline prices can change rapidly if something disrupts crude oil supplies, refinery operations, or gasoline pipeline deliveries. Even when crude oil prices are stable, gasoline prices fluctuate because of seasonal changes in demand and in gasoline specifications.

Answer 2

c

Explanation: