The most simplistical form of 2/5 × 11 is 22/5, because once you multiply the numerals, you can't simplify anymore.
The total labor year cost increase is 15,000
One half is 0.50, so compare 0.84 to 0.50. Which is true?
0.84 is greater than 0.50
0.84 equals 0.50
0.84 is less than 0.50.