SOLUTION: Use an equation, inequality, or formula to solve the problem Living comfortably. Gary has figured that he needs to take home $30,400 a year to live comfortably. If the governmen

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Question 39641: Use an equation, inequality, or formula to solve the problem
Living comfortably. Gary has figured that he needs to take home $30,400 a year to live comfortably. If the government gets 24% of Gary's income, then what must his income be for him to live comfortably?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-.24X=30,400 OR .76X=30,400 OR X=30,400/.76 OR X=40,000