Last year Jess earned $8.50
an hour at work. After a raise, she now earns $9.85
an hour. What is the percent change in her hourly wages? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.(1 point)
Responses
13.71%
13 point 7 1 percent
0.1588%
0 point 1 5 8 8 percent
15.88%
15 point 8 8 percent
0.1371%
The percent change in Jess's hourly wages is calculated by subtracting the old wage from the new wage, dividing that difference by the old wage, and then multiplying by 100.
New wage: $9.85
Old wage: $8.50
Percent change = ((9.85 - 8.50) / 8.50) * 100 = 15.88%
Therefore, the percent change in Jess's hourly wages is 15.88%.