The percentage increase of the price of a gallon of gas from 1992 to yesterday is 80%.
First, to find the percentage increase, you want to subtract the original price ($1.25) from the new price ($2.25) to find the increase.
$2.25 - $1.25 = $1.00
Then, you want to divide the original price ($1.25) from the increase ($1.00) and multiply by 100. We multiply by 100 to convert the decimal to a percent.
1.00 ÷ 1.25 × 100 = 80%
The percentage increase of the price of a gallon of gas from 1992 to yesterday is 80%.