Question

This week Alexis got a promotion at work that came with a 5% pay increase. If now her monthly salary is $ 2467.5 , how much was she making before the raise?

Answer 1

Alexis was making $ 2,350 before the raise

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:

Alexis new salary = $ 2,467.50

Percentage of increase = 5%

2. How much was Alexis making before the raise?

We will use the Rule of Three Simple to answer this question, as follows:

Salary Percentage

2,467.50 105%

x 100%

105x = 2,467.50 * 100

105x = 246,750

x = 246,750/105

x = 2,350

Alexis was making $ 2,350 before the raise