Question

Both Bert and Ernie received an increase in their weekly salaries. Bert's salary went from $520 to $570. Ernie's salary went from $580 to $645. Find the percent of increase for each salary. What was the larger of the two percents (rounded to the tenths place)?

Answer 1

To find the percent of increase for each salary, use the formula (New value - Old value) / Old value x 100%. The larger percent of increase is 11.207%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent of increase for each salary, we can use the formula:
Percent increase = (New value - Old value) / Old value x 100%

For Bert's salary:
Percent increase = (570 - 520) / 520 x 100% = 50 / 520 x 100% = 9.615%

For Ernie's salary:
Percent increase = (645 - 580) / 580 x 100% = 65 / 580 x 100% = 11.207%

To determine the larger of the two percents, we compare 9.615% and 11.207%. So, the larger percent is 11.207%, rounded to the tenths place.