Jason earns a monthly salary of m dollars. His salary is increased by 5%. Which expression represents Jason’s new yearly salary?
A.12.6m
C.1.05m
B.12.05m
D.0.6m

Respuesta :

Answer: C.1.05m

Step-by-step explanation:

If Jason earns [tex]m[/tex] dollars monthly and then this salary is increased by [tex]5\%[/tex], we can write it as follows:

[tex]m+5\%m[/tex] (1)

Since [tex]5\%=\frac{5}{100}=0.05[/tex], expression (1) is:

[tex]m+0.05m[/tex] (2)

Solving:

[tex]1.05 m[/tex]This is Jason's new salary

Hence, the correct option is C