Question

A housekeeper was earning $9.50 an hour before a

raise of 8% (round money to the nearest penny)
How much was her raise?
How much does she earn per hour?

Answer 1

raise = $0.76

new wage = $10.26 per hour

Explanation:

8% in decimal form = 8/100 = 0.08

To find 8% of 9.50: 0.08 x 9.50 = 0.76

Therefore, the housekeeper's raise = $0.76

To calculate the amount she now earns after the raise, add the 8% rise to the initial value:

0.76 + 9.50 = $10.26