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Quantitative - Mathematics - Word Problems:

Percentage

MCQ - 414-13181

Question:

A union contract specifies a 6 percent salary increase plus a $450 bonus for each employee. For a certain employee, this is equivalent to an 8 percent salary increase. What was this employee’s salary before the new contract?

  1. $21,500
  2. $22,500
  3. $23,500
  4. $22,500
  5. $25,000

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A union contract specifies a 6 percent salary increase plus a $450 bonus for each employee. For a certain employee, this is equivalent to an 8 percent salary increase. What was this employee’s salary before the new contract?

6% of Salary + 450 = 8% of Salary

2% of Salary = 450

Salary = 450 × 100 2 = 22500

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