Question

Clint's salary increased from ​$24000 to $36000 over a​ three-year period.​ Helen's salary increased from ​$29000 to $43, 500 over the same period. Whose salary increased more in absolute​ terms? In relative​ terms? Explain.

Answer 1

Helen's salary increased more.

Explanation:

We know that Clint's salary increased from ​$24000 to $36000 over a​ three-year period.​

So the increase in Clint's salary will be = 36000 - 24000 = $12000

While Helen's salary increased from ​$29000 to $43, 500 over the same period of 3 years.

So the increase in Helen's salary will be = 43500 - 29000 = $14500

Therefore, in absolute terms, Helen's salary has increased more.