Provide an appropriate response.Juan and Pete are on the same salary. Juan receives a 10% raise followed by an 8% raise a year later. Pete receives an 8% raise followed by a 10% raise a year later. After the two salary raises, whose salary is higher? Explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. The two salaries will be the same. y×10%×8% is the same as y×8%×10%. 

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