Mary got a raise of 2% on her salary. If her original salary was $160,000, how much is it after the raise is implemented?

Olivier Croisier asked Jan 24, 2023

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Olivier Croisier asked Jan 24, 2023

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Mary new salary is $163,200

2% means 2 / 100 = 0.02

A raise implies addition to the original amount, therefore

160000 + 0.02 * 160000

160000 + 3200

163200

Jalem answered Jan 28, 2023

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