Question

Matthew earns $8.50/h working at a grocery store. He receives a raise of 15% per hour.

Which expression represents how much money Matthew will earn per hour after the raise?


A.
$8.50 X 3/20

B.
$8.50 X 17/20

C.
$8.50 X 23/20

D.
$8.50 X 37/20

Answer 1

@AriPotta

Answer 2

Just change 15% into a fraction and simplify it. :) That will be multiplied by $8.50.

Answer 3

@AriPotta what is 15% as a decimal or fraction

Answer 4

15/100 = 3/20

Answer 5

ok thanks @AriPotta