SOLUTION: Simon's monthly take home pay(after taxes) is $2400. If he pays 20% of his gross pay(before taxes) in tax, what is his gross pay? (Round to the nearest dollar as needed)

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Question 1036298: Simon's monthly take home pay(after taxes) is $2400. If he pays 20% of his gross pay(before taxes) in tax, what is his gross pay?
(Round to the nearest dollar as needed)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = his gross pay
+x+-+.2x+=+2400+
+.8x+=+2400+
+x+=+3000+
His gross pay is $3,000