Question

Joe received an hourly wage of $8.15. His boss gave him a 7% raise. How much does Joe make per hour now?

A. $0.57
B. $8.90
C. $8.72
D. $13.85

i hate percents XD can somebody show how its done? pls thanks

Answer 1

What is 8.15 x 1.07 ?

Answer 2

thanks its 8.72... but my question is how do i get that 7%? how did u get 1.07? @mebs

Answer 3

so 7 % is = 0.07 right and its a increase so add 1 to it... if it is a decrease just do 1 -0.07...

Answer 4

thanks @mebs

Answer 5

yea yw=))