Answer:
The percentage change in gasoline sales is 4.2%.
Explanation:
The percentage change in gasoline sales is calculated from the difference between 360 million gallons to 375 million gallons is equal to 15 million gallons.
[tex]\frac{360}{100} = \frac{15}{4.2}[/tex]
The 360 million gallons are the gasoline sale in normal conditions. This is the 100%.
The difference of 15 million gallons represents 4.2% the change in gasoline sales in anticipation of a major hurricane.
