If gas prices are now $3.75 and they were up 10% from 6 months ago, how much were gas prices 6 months ago? (round to the hundredths place)

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If gas prices are now $3.75 and they were up 10% from 6 months ago, how much were gas prices 6 months ago?
(round to the hundredths place)
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