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Matthew was previously paid $6.75 per hour at his job. After a raise, he

now receives $1.50 more per hour. What is the approximate percent
increase between his old and new salary?
A between 2% and 5%
B. between 8% and 12%
C. between 15% and 19%
D. between 20% and 25%

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Answer:

D. between 20% and 25%

Explanation:

percent = part/whole × 100%

percent = 1.5/6.75 × 100%

percent = 22.222...%

Answer: D. between 20% and 25%

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