SOLUTION: a mans hourly wage was 12.50 it increased to 13.50. what percentage did it increase

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Question 831093: a mans hourly wage was 12.50 it increased to 13.50. what percentage did it increase
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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12.50 * x = 13.50
Divide 13.50 by 12.50 to get 1.08
His initial pay is 100%, his raise is 8%
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Let's work it in the problem to prove.
A man's hourly wage was 12.50.
He received an 8% raise (he must be a fantastic and valuable employee!)
$12.50 * .08 = $1
A $1 raise brings him to $13.50
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Success!