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Gas prices declined by 5 cents over the past week. if this represents a 5.1% decrease, what is the current price of gas?

Solução

G a s p r i ces d ec l in e d b y 5 ce n t s o v er t h e p a s t w ee k . i f t hi s re p rese n t s a 5.1% d ecre a se, w ha t i s t h e c u rre n t p r i ce o f g a s ?

Solução

Amount after reduction : 4.745

Passos da solução

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 5 - 0.051 \cdot 5

x = 5 - 0.051 \cdot 5 : x = 4.745

Amount after reduction : 4.745

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