Question

Kamden and Marissa work for Minecraft gaming. Kamden earns $8.00 per hour when he is at work. If he receives a 30% raise, what will his new hourly wage be?

11.40

$9.40

$10.40

$9.00

Answer 1

C. $10.40

Explanation:

30% of $8 is $2.40 so add that to $8 and that is $10.40

Answer 2

Option C) $10.40

Explanation:

Initial hourly wage = 8 $

raise = 30%

therefore, final hourly wage = (30/100*8) + 8

= 2.4 + 8 = 10.4$