SOLUTION: An annual salary of 65,000 was received, a 3000 raise will be given what is the percent increase round in the nearest tenth percent

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Question 714604: An annual salary of 65,000 was received, a 3000 raise will be given what is the percent increase round in the nearest tenth percent
Answer by jndarrell(58) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a proportion.
3000 over 65,000 = x over 100
Cross Multiply
65,000x=300,000
Divide both sides by 65,000 to get x alone
x=4.6153
Round to the nearest 10th percent per instructions:
4.6% (Don't forget the units!!)