SOLUTION: Paula received a paycheck for $585 for her weekly wages less 10% deductions. How much was she paid before the deductions were made?

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Question 125809: Paula received a paycheck for $585 for her weekly wages less 10% deductions. How much was she paid before the deductions were made?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Paula received a paycheck for $585 for her weekly wages less 10% deductions. How much was she paid before the deductions were made?
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Let her pay before deductions be "x".
EQUATION:
x -0.10x = 585
0.90x = 585
x = 585/(0.90)
x = $650
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Cheers,
Stan H.