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11 November, 07:51

Alice earns £450 in wages per month. She pays £200 in rent per month. Next month, her wages will increase by 2% and her rent will increase by 5%. She says "The increase in my wages will pay for the increase in my rent" Is she correct?

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  1. 11 November, 07:52
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    No

    Explanation:

    Wages

    £450

    450 x 1.02 = 459

    Rent

    £200

    200 x 1.05 = 210

    wages increases by £9

    rent increases by £10

    No the increase in her wages will not fully pay for the increase in the rent
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