A researcher works for $25.50 per hour. The researcher receives an 85 cent per hour raise after working six months. What is the percent increase in hourly pay?

Question

A researcher works for $25.50 per hour. The researcher receives an 85 cent per hour raise after working six months. What is the percent increase in hourly pay?

Answer 1

To find the percent increase, we need to compare the amount of the raise versus the total initial pay.  To do this, divided 0.85 by 25.50.  This results in a ratio of 0.0333...; multiply this ratio by 100 to convert it into a percentage.  0.0333... x 100 = 3.33%.  This is the increase in hourly pay expressed as a percentage.