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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
| − | Ana's monthly salary was <math>\$2000</math> in May. In June she received a | + | Ana's monthly salary was <math>\$2000</math> in May. In June she received a 10% raise. In July she received a 20% pay cut. After the two changes in June and July, Ana's monthly salary was |
| − | <math>\text{(A)}\ 1920\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(B)}\ | + | <math>\text{(A)}\ 1920\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(B)}\ 1760\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(C)}\ 2000\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(D)}\ 2020\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(E)}\ 2040\text{ dollars}</math> |
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 28 December 2021
Problem
Ana's monthly salary was 
in May. In June she received a 10% raise. In July she received a 20% pay cut. After the two changes in June and July, Ana's monthly salary was
Solution
In June, Ana's pay is 
In July, Ana's pay is 
, giving an answer of 
See Also
| 1996 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 17 |
Followed by Problem 19 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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