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.

How much more did the employee earn per week after the raise?

Explain how to calculate a raise as a percent of increase.