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A law was signed in September 2013 to raise California's minimum wage from $8 an hour to $9 an hour. What is the percent increase in the minimum wage? Choose the closest answer. A. 11.1% B. 13.2% C. 8.
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A law was signed in September 2013 to raise California's minimum wage from $8 an hour to $9 an hour. What is the percent increase in the minimum wage? Choose the closest answer.

A. 11.1%
B. 13.2%
C. 8.0%
D. 12.5%

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$9 - $8 = $1

1/8 x 100 = 12.5%

increase 12.5%

answer is D. 12.5%
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