Question

The price of gasoline rose from $3.50 to $3.71 in one week.
By what percent did the gas price rise?

Answer 1

Answer:

let price increase by x%

3.5(1+x/100)=3.71

(1+x/100)=3.71/3.50=1.06

x/100=.06

x=6

so price of gasoline increased by 6%

Answer 2

Answer:

6%

Step-by-step explanation:

3.5(1+x/100)=3.71

(1+x/100)=3.71/3.50=1.06

x/100=.06

x=6