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It used to be to avoid giving you any more gas than you paid for - it's easier to stop a slower flow, so the last 5-10 cents were slowed down. But gas stations now set the pump to slow down much earlier - sometimes with more than 50 cents left to pump - because they want you to get impatient and leave early, thereby pumping less gas than you paid for and giving them more profits.
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How much does a stamp cost in 1912?
A first class stamp was 2 cents in 1912. It went up to 3 cents in 1917 for two years and dropped down again.
What was the cost of a stamp in 1929?
US postage for first class letter was 3-cents.
What was the minimum wage during the Great Depression?
According to Kingwood College Library, the Average American family's income dropped to $1,500 during the period 1929 - 1932. It was down 40% from $2,300.
What is Abraham Lincoln's first job?
Lincoln's first paying job was bringing cargo up and down the Mississippi river. (He previously worked on the family farm but was not paid for the work.)
How much did a postage stamp cost in 1857?
The price of a US First Class Stamp in 1857 was 5 cents. It was good for one ounce of First Class Postage. It went down to 3 cents per 1/2 ounce in 1863.
How do you round 121.16 to the nearest cent?
If 121.16 as cents then you would round it down to 121 cents.
How would you round to the nearest cent 32.02?
32.02 cents rounds down to 32 cents.
What kind of footwear are evening pumps?
Evening pumps is it states in the name are lightweight pumps that might be sore during the evenings when an individual wishes to wine down and relax. They are very informal type of footwear.
How do you break down cents per minute?
The answer will depend on what you want to break it down into!
What would be a good practice for when the pumps go down while pumping water in severe cold temperatures?
What would be a good practice for when the pumps go down while pumping water in severe cold temperatures
What does to the nearest cent mean?
Let's say you did a calculation and the answer was 15.56 cents. You would round up to the nearest cent so your answer would be 16 cents. If the answer were 15.2 cents you would round down to the nearest cent and the answer would be 15 cents. AT 15.5 you could round up or down.
When making a loan payment, should you prioritize paying off the principal or the interest first?
When making a loan payment, it is generally better to prioritize paying off the interest first, as this reduces the overall amount you owe and can save you money in the long run. Once the interest is paid off, you can focus on paying down the principal amount of the loan.
