Question

Paige earned $15.50 per hour. She received a 10% raise. Paige worked 10 hours at her new salary. How much did Paige earn?

Answer 1

$170.50

Explanation:

First, times the original salary x Paige’s raise (make sure to turn 10% in a decimal by moving the decimal two places to the left, so 0.1)

15.50 x 0.1 = 1.55

15.50 + 1.55 = 17.05

17.05 represents Paige’s new dollar per hour.

17.05 x 10 = 170.5

Paige has earned $170.5 so far.