Question

hillsboro auto repair originally paid its mechanics $44 per hour. now that there is a new owner, the mechanics make 25% less. how much do the mechanics make per hour now?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the percentage of the original pay that the mechanics now receive

Since the mechanics make 25% less, they now receive \(100\% - 25\%=75\% \) of the original pay.

Step2: Convert the percentage to a decimal

\(75\%=\frac{75}{100} = 0.75\)

Step3: Calculate the new hourly rate

Multiply the original rate (\(\$44\)) by the decimal from Step 2.
\(44\times0.75 = 33\)

Answer:

\(33\)