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A math tutor decides to increase his wage by 11%. What expression shows his new wage after the 11%

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Answer:

1.11w

Explanation:

Let initial wage = w

Percentage increase in wage = 11%

Using the relation :

New Amount = initial * (1 + % increase)

New Amount = w * (1 + 0.11)

New amount = w * (1.11)

New amount = 1.11w

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