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26 May, 02:45

The price of a gallon of unleaded gas was $2.85 yesterday. Today, the price fell to $2.80. Find the percentage decrease

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  1. 26 May, 02:59
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    2.85 (1-x) = 2.80

    2.85 - 2.85x = 2.80

    -2.85x = - 0.05

    x = 0.05/2.85

    x = 0.0175

    The price decreased by 1.75%
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