SOLUTION: Last year Alex earned a monthly salary of $250 and Ben earned a monthly salary of $180. This year each of them received a pay increase of 25%. This year how much more did Alex ear

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Question 1061976: Last year Alex earned a monthly salary of $250 and Ben earned a monthly salary of $180. This year each of them received a pay increase of 25%. This year how much more did Alex earn in one month than Ben
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.25 x 250=$312.50 as Alex's new salary
1.25 x 180=$225 as Ben's new salary
312.50-225=$87.50 as the difference between their salaries. ☺☺☺☺