Question

Atta's salary of #500 per annum is
to be increased by 15%. What will
his new salary be?

Answer 1

step 1

let find what is 15%

15/100×500

15×5

75

therefore 15% is #75

step 2

500+75

575

The salary now is #575

Answer 2

Answer: 575

Explanation:

If we figure out 15% of 500:

15/100 X 500= 75

Now since his salary has been increased, we add the value to he original salary.

500+75= 575