SOLUTION: After spending $2350 for tables and 3050 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that total is 9% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, fi

Question 1153476: After spending $2350 for tables and 3050 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that total is 9% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, find the amount that he spent last year.
Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

"9% more than x" means x, plus 9% of x; in decimals that is 1x+.09x = 1.09x. So

Use a calculator and round as required.

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