Hi

Let x represent many dog licenses were on record last year

Question states***

(1 + .05)x = 1300

Solving for x

         x = 1300/1.05

         x = 1238, the dog licenses on record last year

CHECKING our Answer***

1238 + .05*1238 = 1238 + 62  = 1300 

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