Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Accuplacer Arithmetic Diagnostic Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
Choose the best answer. If necessary, use the paper you were given.
Last year Joan's salary was $18,000. If she receives a $900 raise for this year, what percent of last year's salary is her raise?
Answer Choices
- A: 2%
- B: 5%
- C: 20%
- D: 50%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: $900 divided by $18,000 equals 0.05, or 5%, making it the correct percentage.