SOLUTION: Gregor works as a political intern and receives a monthly paycheck. He spends 20% of his paycheck on rent and deposits the remainder into a savings account. If his deposit is $3200

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Question 1071410: Gregor works as a political intern and receives a monthly paycheck. He spends 20% of his paycheck on rent and deposits the remainder into a savings account. If his deposit is $3200, how much does he receives as a monthly pay?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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100% minus 20% is 80%
That's what he deposits into his savings account
Let +x+ = his monthly pay
+.8x+=+3200+
+x+=+3200%2F.8+
+x+=+4000+
His monthly pay is $4,000