SOLUTION: I got a 8% raise, my salary now is $32,500, what was my salary before the raise?

SOLUTION: I got a 8% raise, my salary now is $32,500, what was my salary before the raise?

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Question 386076: I got a 8% raise, my salary now is $32,500, what was my salary before the raise?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I got a 8% raise, my salary now is $32,500, what was my salary before the raise?
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Let x = salary before raise
then
x + .08x = 32500
x(1 + .08) = 32500
x(1.08) = 32500
x = 32500/1.08
x = $30,092.59
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