Question

ast year maria earned $20 per hour at her job. this year she received a 4% raise. how much will she earn for working a 7 1/2 hour day at her new pay rate?

Answer 1

....4% increase= coefficient 1+(4/100)= 1.04

her new hourly wage: 20*1.04=$20.8

for a 7.5-hour workday at $20.8/hour, she will earn 20.8*7+(20.8/2)= $156

Explanation:

Answer 2

This year, Maria will earn 1.04($20)(7.5) = $156.