SOLUTION: Mr.Cohen's monthly salary was $2,300 in December. His monthly salary increased by 15% in January. What was his salary in January? I got {{{2300(.15)+2300=x}}} {{{345+2300=x}}

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Question 662254: Mr.Cohen's monthly salary was $2,300 in December. His monthly salary increased by 15% in January. What was his salary in January?
I got


Mr. Cohen's monthly salary in January was $2,645.
Is this right?

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2300*1.15=$2645
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