Last year Alex earned a monthly payment of $250 and Ben earned a monthly salary of $180. This year each of them received it increase of 25%. This year how much more did Alex earn in one month than Ben?

I do not understand how to solve this please help!

0.25 * 250 = ?

0.25 * 180 = ?

Subtract to find the difference.

1.25 * 250 = ?

1.25 * 180 = ?

To solve this problem, you need to find the new monthly salaries for Alex and Ben and then calculate the difference between the two amounts.

1. Start by finding the increase in salaries for Alex and Ben. Multiply their previous salaries by 25% (or 0.25) to find the increase in dollars:

For Alex: $250 * 0.25 = $62.50
For Ben: $180 * 0.25 = $45

2. Add the increase to their previous salaries to find their new monthly salaries:

For Alex: $250 + $62.50 = $312.50
For Ben: $180 + $45 = $225

3. Finally, find the difference between Alex's and Ben's new monthly salaries:

Alex's new salary - Ben's new salary = $312.50 - $225 = $87.50

Therefore, Alex earned $87.50 more than Ben in one month this year.