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.
Topic position
Section 1 of 5
Practice
12 questions
Recall
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.