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

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

sissyedgar · Answer

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sissyedgar · Answer

I have to finish this within 20 mins and I am terrible at these!

snowsurf · Answer

It will be a.) Reason is because 

15% = 15/100 if you reduce that it will be 3/20. Taking (3/2) x 8.50 will give you the correct increase in pay.

sissyedgar · Answer

o, ok, thankies!