a company gives raises once-a-year amir's present salary of $16,000 his manager would like to raise amir's salary to 35,000. What percent raise would Amir be receiving?

Subtract 16,000 from 35,000 to find the quantity increase.

35,000 - 16,000 = 19,000

Now divide 19,000 by 16,000 to find the percent increase.

19,000 : 16,000 = ‭1.1875‬

Multiply this by 100 to change it from a decimal to a percentage.

‭1.1875‬ * 100 = 118.75

Answer:

Amir received a 118.75% raise.