SOLUTION: Milo received a 10% pay raise. He earns 85,000 per year. What was his annual salary before his raise?

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Question 690510:

Milo received a 10% pay raise. He earns 85,000 per year. What was his annual salary before his raise?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+(.10x)=85,000
1.1x=85,000
x=85,000/1.1
x=$77,272.73 ans.