Question

Mr. Hamm's salary has increased by 250% over the past 10 years. If his original salary was $28,000 per year, what is his current salary?
A) $35,000
B) $37,500
C) $70,000
D) $98,000

Answer 1

28,000(1<b>+</b>2.5) = 98,000

70,000 is 250% of 28000, but that means that it <u>increased</u> by 150%. Gets kinda tricky, if you're not careful with the wording.

Answer 2

I had put 70,000 but they computer said the correct answer was 98,000.

Answer 3

Thanks Steve and Writeacher.

Answer 4

When my students put it in calculations it said $98,000 instead of $70,000

Answer 5

you'r butt