Carol H. answered • 07/27/17
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Let x = price of gas 6 months ago
x + .14x = 4.99
1.14x = 4.99
x = $4.38
Cassandra I.
asked • 07/27/17If gas prices are now $4.99 and they were up 14% from 6 months ago, how much were gas prices 6 months ago?
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Arturo O. answered • 07/27/17
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Today's price is 1.14 times what it was 6 months ago.
P = price 6 months ago
1.14P = $4.99
P =$4.99/1.14 ≅ $4.38
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