SOLUTION: please help me solve this word problem. Mary earned $300 per week in January. In February, she received a 10% increase. In the second week of March, her pay was reduced by 10%.

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Question 134179: please help me solve this word problem.
Mary earned $300 per week in January. In February, she received a 10% increase. In the second week of March, her pay was reduced by 10%. What does Mary now earn each week?
Thanks.

Answer by josmiceli(6785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
300+%2B+.1%2A300+=+330
She made $330 after her 10% pay increase
330+-+.1%2A330+=+297
She now earns $297 per week