Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
So the Yardley people got a raise! Hurray! They make ALL that they made before and a little bit more.
Let x = original pay
100% of x is what they made before.
25% of x is the amount of raise they got.
100% of x should be written 1x, or just x (convert the % to a decimal)
25% of x should be written .25x
So a math sentence that says their original pay plus their raise is now $35 would be written
1x + .25x = 35
Combine the x terms.
1.25x = 35 Now divide both sides by 1.25 to get the x all by itself.
1.25x/1.25 = 35/1.25
x = 28 Remember what x stood for? x is the original pay. The mechanics used to make $28 per hour.
