Question

Crystal got a raise in her hourly wage increased from $11.25 to $15.50

what is the percent increase?

Answer 1

Around 37.78 percent.

Explanation:

The percent increase is equal to the decimal portion of the fraction (15.50-11.25) / 11.25. When you calculate 4.25/11.25, you get 0.37777 repeating. So the answer when rounded to the nearest hundredth is 37.78 percent.