Lucy's weekly pay is £260 if her weekly pay increases by %35 , what is her new weekly pay 

To find Lucy's new weekly pay after a 35% increase, we can follow these steps:

1. **Calculate 35% of £260**:
   \[
   35\% \times 260 = \frac{35}{100} \times 260 = 0.35 \times 260 = 91
   \]

2. **Add this increase to her original pay**:
   \[
   260 + 91 = 351
   \]

Therefore, Lucy's new weekly pay is **£351**.

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Here are 5 related questions you might explore:
1. What would Lucy's new weekly pay be if the increase was 40% instead of 35%?
2. How much would Lucy earn in a month if her new weekly pay is £351?
3. What is the percentage increase if her weekly pay went from £260 to £400?
4. If Lucy's pay increases by £50, what is the percentage increase?
5. How much would Lucy earn in a year with her new weekly pay?

**Tip**: To quickly calculate percentage increases, multiply the original amount by (1 + percentage in decimal form). For example, a 35% increase would be multiplying by 1.35.

Lucy's weekly pay is £260. If her weekly pay increases by 35%, what is her new weekly pay?

Find out how to calculate Lucy's new weekly pay after a 35% increase from her original pay of £260. This problem involves percentage calculation and basic arithmetic operations, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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