SOLUTION: A man made a salary of $35,100.00 which includes an increase of 8% over the last year. Using an equation, find the salary of last year without the 8% increase.

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Question 474750: A man made a salary of $35,100.00 which includes an increase of 8% over the last year. Using an equation, find the salary of last year without the 8% increase.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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35100 is 108% of last year
35100/1.08=$32,500