Clint\'s salary increased from $21,000 to $33,600 over a three-year period. Hele

Question

Clint's salary increased from

$21,000

to

$33,600

over a three-year period. Helen's salary increased from

$27,000

to

$43,200

over the same period. Whose salary increased more in absolute terms? In relative terms? Explain.

Whose salary increased more in absolute terms? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.

A.

Helen's salary increased more, because her salary increased by

$

This is more than

$,

the amount that Clint's salary increased.

B.

Clint's salary increased more, because his salary increased by

$

This is more than

$,

the amount that Helen's salary increased.

C.

Neither person's salary increased more, because both of their salaries increased by

$______

Explanation / Answer

Absolute terms,
Clint
Increase = 33600-21000 = 12600

Helen
Increase = 43200-27000 = 16200

Relative terms,
Clint
Increase = (33600-21000)/21000 = 0.6

Helen
Increase = (43200-27000)/27000 = 0.6

A. Helen's salary increased more, because her salary increased by $16200

This is more than $12600, the amount that Clint's salary increased.

Note: In terms of relative increase, both increased by the same amount

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