Question

In the past, Reggie got paid $134,630 annually. Since switching to a new career, he has been making $215,408 annually. What was the percent of increase in Reggie's pay?

Answer 1

The percent of increase in Reggie's pay is 60%.

Explanation:

• Reggie got paid = $134,630
• Pay from a new career = $215,408

Percent increase = (difference between two values / lower value)
`*`100

Percent increase = ((215,408 - 134,630) / 134,630))
`*`100

⇒ (80778/ 134630)
`*`100

⇒ 0.6
`*`100

⇒ 60%