Question

If a person earned $32,000 a year and received $800 raise, what was the percent increase in her salary?

Answer 1

Answer:

2.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

((new - original) / original) * 100

328-320 = 8/320 = 0.025

0.025 * 100 = 2.5

Answer 2

Answer:

Hey there!

This would be a 2.5% increase in salary.

Using the percent increase formula we find the answer to be a 2.5% increase.

Let me know if this helps :)