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Let the Jason's wage be x in 1995. Then Karen's wage will be x+2000 (from the 1st stat.)
In 1998 wage rose by p percent.
So Jason's x*p/100 and Karen's (x+2000)*p/100
From the 2nd statment Jason's salary is 2440 less than Karen's
x*p/100+2440=(x+2000)*p/100 => p=22%
SO C
In 1998 wage rose by p percent.
So Jason's x*p/100 and Karen's (x+2000)*p/100
From the 2nd statment Jason's salary is 2440 less than Karen's
x*p/100+2440=(x+2000)*p/100 => p=22%
SO C