Question: Hansel makes $30,000 a year and just received a 10% raise. Gretel makes the same amount as Hansel but received a 15% raise. How much more money will Gretel make compared to Hansel? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
Hansel makes $30,000 and received a 10% raise so his raise is 30,000 * .10 = $3,000.00. Hansel now makes 30,000 + 3,000 = $33,000 a year. Gretel makes $30,000 and received a 15% raise so her raise is 30,000 * .15 = $4,500.00. Gretel now makes 30,000 + 4,500 = $34,500 a year. If Gretel makes $34,500 a year and Hansel makes $33,000 then Gretel makes 34,500 - 33,000 = $1,500 more a year than Hansel. So the answer is 1500.