PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 275: Answer and Explanation

Question: 275

Logan gets his hourly salary raised from $9.50 an hour to $10.25 an hour. What percentage did his wage increase?

• A. 9.3%
• B. 12.7%
• C. 7.5%
• D. 7.9%

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The difference between Logan’s salary is 75 cents because $10.25 - $9.50 = $0.75. Setting up a proportion reveals that 75 cents of an originally $9.50 an hour salary is a 7.9% increase. See Lesson: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages.