SOLUTION: mark was told that his hourly wage would increase by 7 1/2%. if his current wage is $12 an hour, what will be his new wage after the raise?

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Question 160299: mark was told that his hourly wage would increase by 7 1/2%. if his current wage is $12 an hour, what will be his new wage after the raise?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 * 1.075 = $12.90 an hour