SOLUTION: In 2006, about 6 billion gal of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and other biofuels, were used in the United States. The energy law passed in 2007 requires that 60 billion gal of s

Question 853223: In 2006, about 6 billion gal of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and other biofuels, were used in the United States. The energy law passed in 2007 requires that 60 billion gal of such fuels be used by 2022. what is the percent of increase?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60,000,000,000/6,000,000,000=10-fold. 10*100%=1000%
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How smart is a law that mandates what types of fuel a person must use instead of letting that person choose to pay for the type of fuel he wants?
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