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A firefighter earns an annual salary of $60,000. If they receive a 2.5% raise, what is their new annual salary?
First, calculate the raise amount: $60,000 * 0.025 = $1,500. Then, add the raise to the original salary: $60,000 + $1,500 = $61,500.
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Question: A firefighter earns an annual salary of $60,000. If they receive a 2.5% raise, what is their new annual salary?
Answer options: ✅ $61,500
- $60,250
- $61,250
- $62,000
Correct answer: $61,500
Explanation: First, calculate the raise amount: $60,000 * 0.025 = $1,500. Then, add the raise to the original salary: $60,000 + $1,500 = $61,500.
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