Question

clints salary increased from $20,000 to $30,000 over a three-year period. helens salary increased from $29,000 to $41,500 over the same period. whose salary increased more in absolute terms? in relative terms? explain.

whose salary increased more in absolute terms? select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.
a. clints salary increased more, because his salary increased by $___. this is more than $___, the amount that helens salary increased.
b. helens salary increased more, because her salary increased by $___. this is more than $___, the amount that clints salary increased.
c. neither persons salary increased more, because both of their salaries increased by $___

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Clint's absolute increase

$\$30,000 - \$20,000 = \$10,000$

Step2: Calculate Helen's absolute increase

$\$41,500 - \$29,000 = \$12,500$

Step3: Compare the two values

$\$12,500 > \$10,000$

Answer:

B. Helen's salary increased more, because her salary increased by $\$12,500$. This is more than $\$10,000$, the amount that Clint's salary increased.