SOLUTION: Erica earns $7.85 per hour at a clothing store. The company has announced a 9% raise for all employees. How much will she be earning after the raise?

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Question 199042: Erica earns $7.85 per hour at a clothing store.
The company has announced a 9% raise for all employees. How much will she be earning after the raise?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Erica earns $7.85 per hour at a clothing store.
The company has announced a 9% raise for all employees. How much will she be earning after the raise?
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7.85 + .09(7.85)
= 7.85(1+.09)
= 7.85(1.09)
= $8.60 per hour