SOLUTION: A company gives raises once a year. Amir's present salary is $16,000. His manager would like to raise Amir's salary to $35,000. What percentage raise would Amir be recieving?

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Question 324122: A company gives raises once a year. Amir's present salary is $16,000. His manager would like to raise Amir's salary to $35,000. What percentage raise would Amir be recieving?
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A company gives raises once a year. Amir's present salary is $16,000. His manager would like to raise Amir's salary to $35,000. What percentage raise would Amir be receiving?
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Quantity increase: 35000-16000 = 19000
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Percent increase:: 19000/16000 = 1.1875 = 118.75%
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