SOLUTION: Last year, Faye paid 24% of her income to taxes. If she paid $9600 in taxes, then what was her income?

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Question 49163: Last year, Faye paid 24% of her income to taxes. If she paid $9600 in taxes, then what was her income?

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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.24X=9600 OR X=9600/.24 OR X=40,000 WAS HER SALARY.