Math Problem of the Week

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Pay Raise Problem

After graduating from college, Alison went to work for a financial firm and Jason went to work for a law firm, both earning the same amount.  Last year, Alison had a raise of ten percent and Jason had a drop in pay of ten percent.  This year, Alison had a ten percent drop in pay and Jason had the ten percent raise.  Who is making more now, or are they getting paid the same?

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Winners from last week:
  • Ethan Fong
  • Cayten Chinen
  • Jason Petersen
  • Zach Johnson
  • Colben Brindley
  • Cora Hansen
  • Clarysa Chinen
  • Ashlyn Clegg