SOLUTION: A salary was increased 8 percent to $237.60, what was the salary before the increase?

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Question 176616: A salary was increased 8 percent to $237.60, what was the salary before the increase?
Answer by Fombitz(13823) About Me  (Show Source):
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NS - New salary
OS - Old salary
NS=OS%2A1.08=237.60
OS=237.60%2F1.08=220
The old salary was $220.00.