Question

Maria is getting a raise at work. Her new hourly rate will be 20% higher than the $17 per hour that she is earning now.

(a) What is 10% of Maria's current rate of
$17 per hour? What is 20% of her current
hourly rate?
(b) How much will Maria make per hour
for che gets the raise?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) 10% of her current rate = 17(0.10) = $1.70

20% = 17(0.20) = $3.40

b) she will make $17 + $3.40 = $20.40 when she gets her 20% raise