Question

Joe is a gardener. His hourly rate was £8 He increased his hourly rate by 10% Then he increased it by 10% again. What is his hourly rate after that?

Answer 1

9.68

Explanation:

8 x .1 = 0.8 (10% as a decimal is .1)

8 + 0.8 = 8.8

8.8 x .1 = .88

8.8 + .88 = 9.68