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 6 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and 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.
Practice questions for Percentage Increase
What multiplier is used to increase a value by 15%?
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.