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Question 687640: If I am told that someone gained $15000 and it is 4.5% of their total, how do I calculate their total?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If I am told that someone gained $15000 and it is 4.5% of their total, how do I calculate their total?
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Let the total be "x":
Equation:
0.045x = 15000
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x = 15000/0.045
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x = $333,333.33
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Cheers,
Stan H.