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Alvin's salary used to be $17,100\$17,100. After changing the amount of time he works, Alvin has begun earning 41%41\% more. What is Alvin's salary now?\newline$\$____

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Q. Alvin's salary used to be $17,100\$17,100. After changing the amount of time he works, Alvin has begun earning 41%41\% more. What is Alvin's salary now?\newline$\$____
  1. Calculate Increase: Calculate the increase in salary.\newlineTo find the increase, multiply the original salary by the percentage increase.\newlineCalculation: $17,100×0.41=$7,011\$17,100 \times 0.41 = \$7,011
  2. Find New Salary: Add the increase to the original salary to find the new salary.\newlineCalculation: $17,100+$7,011=$24,111\$17,100 + \$7,011 = \$24,111

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