Ratio & ProportionIntroduction

The Pay Rise Problem

Part of Percentage IncreaseGCSE Mathematics

This introduction covers The Pay Rise Problem within Percentage Increase for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Percentage Increase in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 1 of 5 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 5

Practice

12 questions

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22 flashcards

📈 The Pay Rise Problem

Sarah earns £24,000 per year and gets a 15% pay rise. How much does she earn now?

This is a percentage increase problem - we need to find the new amount after an increase. Whether it's pay rises, price increases, or population growth, the multiplier method makes these calculations simple and reliable.

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Practice Questions for Percentage Increase

What multiplier is used to increase a value by 15%?

  • A. 0.85
  • B. 0.15
  • C. 1.15
  • D. 1.85
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Ahmed says: 'To increase a price by 30%, I first find 30% of the price and then add it on. This always takes two steps.' Explain how Ahmed could use the multiplier method to find the answer in ONE step.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a percentage increase?
Finding a new amount after adding a percentage to the original amount
What is the multiplier for a 10% increase?
1.10 (because 1 + 0.10 = 1.10)

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