GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change: Percentage Increase - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate a 3% salary increase for Asmo, who earns £1500 per month. It demonstrates finding 10% and 1% of the salary to determine the 3% increase, which amounts to £45. The new salary is calculated as £1545. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of accuracy and provides tips for solving percentage questions on non-calculator papers.

What is the initial monthly salary of Asmo before any increase?

• £2000

• £1500

• £1000

• £2500

What is the first step in calculating a percentage increase without a calculator?

• Find 5% of the amount

• Find 50% of the amount

• Find 10% of the amount

• Find 20% of the amount

How much is 1% of Asmo's salary?

• £15

• £20

• £25

• £10

What is the total increase in Asmo's salary after a 3% raise?

• £45

• £40

• £35

• £30

What is Asmo's new monthly salary after the 3% increase?

• £1550

• £1525

• £1500

• £1545