Question

Next month, Noelle will earn a 15% increase in her hourly wage. If she currently earns $12 an hour, what will her new hourly wage be after her raise?

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Answer 1

Her new hourly wage will be $13.80 after the raise

Explanation:

Percentages

Noelle currently earns $12 per hour.

Her hourly wage will increase by 15% by next month.

The increase will be of:

15% of $12 = 15*12/100 = $1.80

Thus, her new hourly wage will be

$12 + $1.80 = $13.80

Her new hourly wage will be $13.80 after the raise