Juanita's Average Monthly Expense for Gasoline Was $80

question 61

Multiple Choice

Juanita's average monthly expense for gasoline was $80. After joining a car pool, she was able to reduce the expense by 15%.
a) What was the amount of the decrease?
b) What is Juanita's average monthly gasoline bill now?

• A) a) $12.00; b) $34.00
• B) a) $6.00; b) $68.00
• C) a) $9.00; b) $51.00
• D) a) $12.00; b) $68.00
• E) a) $6.00; b) $34.00

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