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Mrs. King has earned a pay increase. Her starting salary was $36,000. Her new salary is 110% of her starting salary. What is her new salary? PLEASE HELP ASAP
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Mrs. King has earned a pay increase. Her starting salary

was $36,000. Her new salary is 110% of her starting salary.
What is her new salary?
PLEASE HELP ASAP

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Answer: $39,600
Explanation: In the problem, the word “of” is given and this word can be taken as multiplication. So, 110% or 1.1 multiples by Mrs. King’s original salary ($36,000). This will give you her new salary as $39,600.
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