Question

A welder’s hourly wage was $15.00 before a 9% raise. What is the new hourly wage?
$1.35
$16.35
$166.67
$2.53

Answer 1

$16.35 is the new hourly wages. $15 increase by 9% is 16.35

Answer 2

9%=1.35 so $15.00+1.35=16.35