A mans hourly wage increased from $12.50 to $13.5. What precent raise did he get

Question

Mathematics

Pace

30 December, 23:42

A mans hourly wage increased from $12.50 to $13.5. What precent raise did he get

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Irene Lam · Answer 1

To find the percent increase get the difference of the two numbers 13.5 - 12.50 = 1

Then divide the difference by the original amount 12.50 = 1/12.50 =.08 Next turn. 08 into a percent by multiplying. 08 by 100.08 x 100 = 8 = 8 % increase

Answer: 8%