SOLUTION: Elissa will receive a $1.23/hr pay raise next month. This represents 14% of her current pay. How much is she earning now?

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Question 334064: Elissa will receive a $1.23/hr pay raise next month. This represents 14% of her current pay. How much is she earning now?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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14% of her pay = $1.23
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when the increase is 14 the pay will be 100
when the increase = 1.23 the pay will be
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(1.23/14) * 100
= $ 8.79 / hour is her present salary