Question

Dara owns a small clothing store. She decides to give two employees, Sam and Tanya, a same-percentage raise. Sam currently earns $210 a week and after the raise will earn $227.80. If Tanya currently earns $274 a week, how much will she earn after her raise?

Answer 1

Answer: $297.21

Explanation:

Given : Current earnings per week of Sam = $210

After raise , her earning becomes = $227.80

Raise = $227.80 - $210

= $17.8

Percent raise =
`(17.8)/(210)*100\%=8.47\%`

Current earnings per week of Tanya = $274

After raise , her earning becomes = Current earnings + Raise

`=\$(274+(8.47)/(100)*274)\\\\=\$297.21`

Hence, Tanya will earn $297.21