In the past, Reggie got paid $134,630 annually. Since switching to a new career, he has been making $215,408 annually. What was the percent of increase in Reggie's pay?

Respuesta :

The percent of increase in Reggie's pay is 60%.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Reggie got paid = $134,630
  • Pay from a new career = $215,408

Percent increase = (difference between two values / lower value)[tex]\times[/tex]100

Percent increase = ((215,408 - 134,630) / 134,630))[tex]\times[/tex]100

⇒ (80778/ 134630)[tex]\times[/tex]100

⇒ 0.6[tex]\times[/tex]100

⇒ 60%