Question

Jacob noticed that there was a 17 percent increase in the gas prices from the day

before. If the gas price the day before was $3.29, what is the approximate price of
gas today?
A $3.85
B $4.12
C $3.12
D $3.46

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

To calculate the approximate price of gas today, we need to find 17% of the gas price on the day before, and then add it to the original price. Here's how to solve the problem:

1. Find 17% of $3.29 by multiplying 0.17 by 3.29: 0.17 x 3.29 = 0.5593 (rounded to four decimal places).
2. Add the result from step 1 to $3.29: $3.29 + $0.5593 = $3.8493 (rounded to four decimal places).
3. Round your answer to the nearest cent: $3.85.

Therefore, the approximate price of gas today is $3.85, and the correct answer is A.