Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-8 Unions and Intersections of Sets - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 220: 48

Answer

You should take the 20 dollar raise.

Work Step by Step

Find the monetary value of the 20% raise. Convert 20% to a decimal by moving the decimal 2 places to the left. Multiply by the base salary to find the dollar amount of the 20% raise. 80×0.20=16 A 20% raise is 16 dollars, so the 20 dollar raise is larger.
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