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If a salary increases by 8%, and the new salary is 42,000, what was the original salary?

Solução

I f a s a l a ry in cre a ses b y 8%, an d t h e n e w s a l a ry i s 42, 000, w ha t w a s t h e or i g ina l s a l a ry ?

Solução

Amount before addition : 38888.88888 \dots

Passos da solução

Translate the problem into an equation:

42000 = x + 0.08 x

42000 = x + 0.08 x : x = \frac{350000}{9}

\frac{350000}{9} = 38888.88888 \dots

Amount before addition : 38888.88888 \dots

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