After an Increase of 1/9 of His Current Hourly Wage

question 271

Essay

After an increase of 1/9 of his current hourly wage, Pierre will receive a new hourly wage of $12.35. How much is his hourly wage before the increase?

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Definitions:

Groupthink Causes

Factors that lead to groupthink, a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Voting

The act of making a choice among options or deciding in an election or poll, typically done secretly.

Discussion to Consensus

A method of decision-making where group members engage in discussions until a unanimous agreement is reached or a general consensus is formed.

Commission

A payment or reward given for completing a service or achieving a goal, often calculated as a percentage of the sales or transactions made.