Jamal works at a garage where he earns $8.00 an hour. Recently he received an increase of 4.5% in his hourly wage. Now he earns $8.36 an hour.

Question

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To check if the increase of 4.5% is correct, we can use the formula:

New wage = Previous wage + (Percentage increase × Previous wage)

Substituting the given values, we get:

$8.36 = $8.00 + (4.5% × $8.00)

$8.36 = $8.00 + $0.36

$8.36 = $8.36

Therefore, the increase of 4.5% is correct and Jamal now earns $8.36 an hour.

Jamal Works at a Garage Where He Earns $8