Question

Tyler’s brother earns $12 per hour. The store offers him a raise— a 5% increase per hour. After the raise, how much will Tyler’s brother make per hour?

Answer 1

Tyler's bother will now make $12.60 per hour

Answer 2

Answer: $12.60

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that , Tyler’s brother earns $12 per hour.

Also, The store offers him a raise— a 5% increase per hour.

it means there is an 5% increase in his earnings.

Now, Increase in earnings per hour = 5% of  $12

$= 0.05\times\ 12= \ 0.60$

⇒Increase in earnings per hour = $0.60

Now, After the raise, Tyler’s brother will make per hour= Previous earnings + Increase in earning

= $12 +  $0.6= $12.60

Hence, After the raise, Tyler’s brother will make $12.60 per hour.