Viper83 wrote:jason and karen's salary were each p percent greater in 1998 than in 1995. what is p?
1. in 1995 karens salary was 2000 dollars greater than jason's.
2. in 1998 karen's salary was 2440 dollars greater than jason's.
C
Statement 1 tells us nothing about 1998.
Statement 2 tells us nothing about 1995.
Statements 1 and 2 combined:
Since each salary increased by p%, the difference between the two salaries also increased by p%.
Percent increase in the difference = (Difference in 1998 - Difference in 1995)/(Difference in 1995) * 100 = (2440-2000)/2000 * 100 = 440/2000 * 100 = 22%.
The correct answer is
C.
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