SOLUTION: I have not used this stuff in over 30 years, but I need to calculate x for: x - y% = z, where z=100 and y% = 8.8% or .088. I know it is simple, but this old brain cannot seem to r

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Question 144310: I have not used this stuff in over 30 years, but I need to calculate x for:
x - y% = z, where z=100 and y% = 8.8% or .088. I know it is simple, but this old brain cannot seem to recall it.
Answer by hawkeye4077(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=100.088
Just add .088 to both sides to get x=100.088