Last year Jess earned $8.50 an hour at work. After a raise, she now earns $9.85 an hour. What is the percent change in her hourly wages? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.(1 point)

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To find the percent change in Jess's hourly wages, we can use the percent change formula:

Percent Change = (New Value - Old Value) / Old Value * 100

Old Value = $8.50
New Value = $9.85

Percent Change = ($9.85 - $8.50) / $8.50 * 100
Percent Change = $1.35 / $8.50 * 100
Percent Change = 0.1588 * 100
Percent Change = 15.88%

Therefore, the percent change in Jess's hourly wages is 15.88%.