Question

Patti got a new job . Her hourly wage increased from $10.50 To $12.39. What was the percent increase in pattis hourly wage?

Answer 1

18%

Explanation:

Use the percent increase formula:

(new value - original value) / original value

Plug in the values and solve:

(12.39 - 10.50) / 10.50

1.89 / 10.50

= 0.18

So, the percent increase in her hourly wage is 18%

Answer 2

18%

Explanation:

12.39-10.50=1.89

1.89/10.50=0.18

18%