SOLUTION: Stephanie received a $0.75/hr. increase. She is now paid $9.75/hr. What percent increase of her hourly wage does this represent?

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Question 1065550: Stephanie received a $0.75/hr. increase. She is now paid $9.75/hr. What percent increase of her hourly wage does this represent?
Answer by ikleyn(52864)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The percent increase is = 7.69%.


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