Question

A company gives raises once a year. Amir's present salary is $16,000. His manager would like to raise Amir's salary to $19,000. What percentage rate would Amir be receiving?

Answer 1

OK \[$16,000 * (1 + raise_-percent) = $19,000\]

Answer 2

I understand that, I just don't understand how to further get the answer.

Answer 3

You'll just do some manipulations to isolate and to solve for raise_percent

Answer 4

(1.) Divide both sides by 16000
(2.) Subtract 1 from both sides

Answer 5

Thanks, did you figure it out?