SOLUTION: A salesman estimates that 30% of his usual sales, or $60,000, has been lost to a competitor. Find the value of the usual sales.

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Question 533855: A salesman estimates that 30% of his usual sales, or $60,000, has been lost to a competitor. Find the value of the usual sales.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = his usual sales
given:
+.3x+=+60000+
+x+=+60000+%2F+.3+
+x+=+200000+
His usual sales is $200,000