Question

If a woman making $33,000 a year receives a cost-ofliving increase of 2.8%, what will her new salary be?

Answer 1

$33,924

Explanation:

The amou8nt of the raise is 2.8% of $33,000.

2.8% of $33,000 =

= 2.8% × $33,000

= 0.028 × $33,000

= $924

The amount of the raise is $924.

The new salary is the amount of the raise added to the original salary.

$33,000 + $924 =

= $33,924