To calculate the new hourly wage after a 3% raise, we multiply the original wage by 1 plus the percentage increase.
$8.42 * (1 + 0.03) = $8.42 * 1.03
This equals $8.67.
Therefore, the correct answer is C$8.67 or $8.67.
Jamaal earns $8.42 per hour. If he gets a 3% raise, how much will he earn per hour?
Responses
A$10.94
$10.94
B$10.95
$10.95
C$8.67
$8.67
D$8.68
$8.68
E$2.52
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