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A gallon of gas fell from $3.71 in June to $3.64 in July. The amount of decrease is:
A$7.35
B$0.17
C$0.07
D$0.70
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $0.07
1. Subtract the new amount from the original.
2. 3.71 minus 3.64 is 0.07.
3. Then compare it with 3.71.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, Chapter 3, Solve Percent Applications (CC BY 4.0)._
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