SOLUTION: x - 12% = 32,000? x = 32,000 + 12% x = 35,840 Is this correct? When I do the problem backwards and take 88% of 35,840, I'm not getting 32,000. What am I doing wrong????

SOLUTION: x - 12% = 32,000? x = 32,000 + 12% x = 35,840 Is this correct? When I do the problem backwards and take 88% of 35,840, I'm not getting 32,000. What am I doing wrong????

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Question 432919: x - 12% = 32,000?
x = 32,000 + 12%
x = 35,840
Is this correct? When I do the problem backwards and take 88% of 35,840, I'm not getting 32,000. What am I doing wrong????
Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Something is wrong with the problem. 12% of what?
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