Question

Ruth earned $25,500 a year and received a 6.25% raise. What does she now earn?

Answer 1

$25,500 + $25,500(0.0625) = $27,093.75.

Answer 2

Ruth now earns $27,093.75.

Explanation:

Ruth earned in a year = $25,500

She received a raise in her salary = 6.25%

First we have to calculate 6.25% of her salary, then add it to her salary.

6.25% × 25,500

=
`(6.25)/(100)` × 25,500

= 0.0625 × 25,500

= 1,593.75

Ruth got increment of $1,593.75.

Now she earns = 1,593.75 + 25,500 = $27,093.75

Ruth now earns $27,093.75.