Solve the Problem. -Jennifer's Annual Salary Increased from $20,000 to $44,000 Over the $44,000

question 90

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Jennifer's annual salary increased from $20,000 to $44,000 over the last five years. Find the percent increase in her salary during this time period. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

• A) 54.5%
• B) 12.0%
• C) 1.2%
• D) 120.0%

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