SOLUTION: Jackson’s annual salary is $52,400. He has been promised a 3.6% merit raise in the year ahead. Find the amount of the raise and the new salary. SHOW ALL WORK PLEASE to earn F

Question 1139521: Jackson’s annual salary is $52,400. He has been promised a 3.6% merit raise in the year ahead. Find the amount of the raise and the new salary.
SHOW ALL WORK PLEASE to earn Full Credit!!!

Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13214)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(1) Amount of the raise: 3.6% of $52,400.

Use a calculator....

(2) New salary: $52,400 plus the amount of the raise.

OR...

Current salary times (1 plus 3.6%):

Use a calculator....
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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