SOLUTION: A person salary was increased from $260 to $290 per week. what is the increase in the salary to the nearest percent?

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Question 355692: A person salary was increased from $260 to $290 per week. what is the increase in the salary to the nearest percent?

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = increase in salary

Salary increased from 260 to 290. This is an increase of 30.

30/260 = x/100

Solve for x to find your answer.