SOLUTION: an article reports that attendance is down by 6% this year to 300. What was the attendance before the drop? would it be 300 X .06=19.8 19.8+ 300=320 I appreciate any help thank y

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Question 1094707: an article reports that attendance is down by 6% this year to 300. What was the attendance before the drop? would it be 300 X .06=19.8 19.8+ 300=320 I appreciate any help thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = attendance before drop
+x+-+.06x+=+300+
+.94x+=+300+
+x+=+319.15+