SOLUTION: Hi Gas has increased from $2.98 to $3.07. If it then decreased by half the percent of the percent increase, what is the new price. Thanks

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Question 1182793: Hi
Gas has increased from $2.98 to $3.07. If it then decreased by half the percent of the percent increase, what is the new price.
Thanks
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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First part was 3.0% increase.

Next part gives 3.07-%280.015%29%283.07%29,...