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Problem C
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Harry Wirks is currently paid $567 for working a 45 hour week. His weekly salary
is to be increased by 10% but his hours are to be reduced by 10%.
Calculate the change from his old hourly rate of pay to his new hourly rate of pay.

Strands Number Sense and Numeration, Patterning and Algebra