SOLUTION: Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489. This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric bill. What was the hospital's bill in August?

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Question 645589: Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489. This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric bill. What was the hospital's bill in August?
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Hi,

Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489. 

This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric billhighlight%28A%29

Question states***

 A+-+.05%2AA+=+2489

 A%281+-+.05%29+=+2489

 A+=+2489%2F.95+=2620+