6% = 0.06
so, the new amount will be
12.00 + 12.00*0.06 = 12.00*1.06 = 12.72
Jorge's current hourly wage for working at Denti Smiles is $12.00. Jorge was told that at the beginning of next moth, his new hourly wage will be an increase of 6% of his current hourly wage. What will be Jorge's new hourly wage?
If someone could explain how to do this, that would be great.
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