Question

4. Joe received an hourly wage of $8.15. His boss gave him a 7% raise. How much does Joe make per hour now?

Answer 1

Answer: $8.72

Explanation:

8.15 x 1.07 = 8.72

Answer 2

$ 8.72

Explanation:

• How much does Joe make per hour now?

$8.15 + 7%·$8.15 =

= $8.15 + 7×8.15/100

= $8.15 + $57.05/100

= $8.15 + $0.57

= $ 8.72