document.write( "Question 1146835: I am trying to determine whether or not this statement makes sense and please explain.
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document.write( "The statement is INCORRECT.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The increase in gas prices over the two months was\r\n" );
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document.write( "    ((1+0.01)*(1+0.01)-1)*100 = 2.01%.\r\n" );
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