In 2015, Gary earned $25,300. In 2016, he received a raise and earned $28,100. Comparing Gary’s increased salary to his previous salary, what would be a good estimate for the percent increase? Explain your strategy
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Answer:
[Find the changes in the salary]Increase = 28100 - 25300 = 2800
[the change, divided by the original amount. x100 to give the percentage]
percentage increase = 2800/25300 x 100 = 11.07%
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