Peter works 38 hours per week and earns $7.25 per hour. His employers give him a raise that increase his weekly gross pay to $307.80. What is the increase in Peter's weekly gross pay? Select one: a. 32.30 b. 34.70 c. 42.46 d. 300.55
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