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

Answer:

13.50

Step-by-step explanation:

If you multiply 9 by 1.5, (the decimal form of 150%), you get 1.5

Answer 2

Given: Amount of money Maria was making earlier = $9/hour

           Amount she makes after the raise = 150% of $9/hour

To find: Amount of money Maria makes per hour after the raise

Solution: According to the given question,

Earlier, Maria was making $9/hour

After getting the raise, the amount she makes = 150% of $9

The amount she makes per hour after the raise = $\frac{150}{100}$ × 9 = 13.50

Therefore, Maria makes $13.50 per hour after getting the raise.