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Matthew earns $8.50/h working at a grocery store. He receives a raise of 15% per hour. Which expression represents how much money Matthew will earn per hour after the raise?

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1.15(8.50)

The leading 1 retains the original value (8.50) while multiplying it by 15% (0.15 decimal form.)

Totals 9.75 rounded
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