Pay Raise and Percent of Increase

The video tutorial explains how to calculate a raise as a percent increase. It begins by discussing the concept of raises in the context of employment. The example used involves an employee who works 35 hours a week and receives an 8% raise in her second year. The tutorial guides viewers through converting the percentage to a decimal, calculating the additional hourly wage, and determining the total weekly increase. The video emphasizes using a calculator for accuracy and concludes with a summary of the steps involved in calculating a raise.

What is the initial hourly wage of the employee in the first year?

• $17.00

• $18.00

• $16.50

• $15.00

How is an 8% raise represented as a decimal?

• 0.08

• 0.8

• 8.0

• 0.008

After receiving an 8% raise, how much more does the employee earn per hour?

• $1.00

• $1.32

• $1.50

• $1.80

How many hours does the employee work each week?

• 30 hours

• 35 hours

• 40 hours

• 45 hours

What is the total additional amount the employee earns per week after the raise?

• $40.00

• $42.50

• $46.20

• $50.00