Question

Last summer Maddie earned $16.00 per hour as a babysitter. This summer, Maddie will earn $18.40 per hour as a babysitter.

By what percentage increase will her hourly rate be?

Answer 1

Answer: 15% increase

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculate percentage change

from Starting Value = 16

to Final Value = 18.4

(Final−Start)|Start|×100

=(18.4−16)|16|×100

=2.416×100

=0.15×100

=15%change

=15%increase