Question

Danny worked at a store 30 hours a week for $8.50 per hour. His pay was increased to $9.00 and his hours were increased to 35 per week. By what percent did his total weekly pay increase as a result of these changes?

Answer 1

The percent of increase = 23.53%

Explanation:

Danny worked at a store 30 hours a week for $8.50 per hour

total Pay = 30 * $8.5 = $255

When the pay was increased to $9.00 and his hours were increased to 35 per week

The total pay after the increase = 35 * $9 = $315

The difference = $315 - $255 = $60

The percent of increase =
`(60)/(255) *100` = 23.53%