Question

Jacob noticed that there was a 23 percent increase in the gas prices from the day
before. If the gas price the day before was $3.49, what is the approximate price of
gas today?

Answer 1

Answer:

$4.29

Step-by-step explanation:

Gas Price Today = 3.49 + 3.49(23%) = 3.49(1 + 23%) = 3.49(1.23) = 4.2927 = $4.29 rounded to the nearest cent.