document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1153476>Question 1153476</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> After spending $2350 for tables and 3050 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that total is 9% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, find the amount that he spent last year. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "\"9% more than x\" means x, plus 9% of x; in decimals that is 1x+.09x = 1.09x.  So<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use a calculator and round as required.<br><BR>\n" );
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