Question

Maria just got a raise at work. She was making $9 per

hour, but now she makes 150% of that amount.
Explain how you would find the amount of money Maria
now makes per hour

Answer 1

Rewrite the percent as a decimal by moving the decimal 2 places to the left:

150% = 1.50

multiply her original pay by the decimal:

9 x 1.50 = $13.50

Answer: $13.50

Explanation:

Answer 2

Rewrite the percent as a decimal by moving the decimal 2 places to the left:

150% = 1.50

multiply her original pay by the decimal:

9 x 1.50 = $13.50

Answer: $13.50