document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=887999>Question 887999</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If I am taxed at 20% on my earnings what do I need to earn to buy an item costing £100 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let \"x\" be your earnings.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x - 0.20x = L100<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.80x = L100<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = L100/0.8 = L125<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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