SOLUTION: John Smith received a $1750 annual raise from the state of Ohio. If his salary was $25,000 before the raise, FIND: a. What percent raise did he receive? b. What is his annual pay?

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Question 139390: John Smith received a $1750 annual raise from the state of Ohio. If his salary was $25,000 before the raise, FIND: a. What percent raise did he receive? b. What is his annual pay?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(25,000+1,750)/25,000=26,750/25,000=1.07 OR THE RAISE WAS 7%.
25,000+1,750=$26,750 IS THE SALARY AFTER THE RAISE.