After a 5.25% raise, Johnny earned $19.28 per hour. What was his hourly rate before the raise?
A) $18.27
B) $18.32
C) $20.26
D) $18.78
E) $10.11

Name: After a 5.25% raise, Johnny earned $19.28 per hour. What was his hourly rate before the raise? A) $18.27 B) $18.32 C) $20.26 D) $18.78 E) $10.11
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To find the original hourly rate, divide the new rate by 1.0525 (since 5.25% raise means the new rate is 105.25% of the original). $19.28 / 1.0525 = $18.32.

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