SOLUTION: Dear Tutors, I am having trouble with this problem. It says, Since Todd received a 3% salary increase, his new yearly salary is $25,750. What was his yearly salary before the

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Question 109580: Dear Tutors,
I am having trouble with this problem. It says,
Since Todd received a 3% salary increase, his new yearly salary is $25,750. What was his yearly salary before the increase?
I tried to do this problem but I don't know how so whoever solves this can ou please show me how you got the answer please? Thanks
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if he got a 3% increase, his new salary is 103% of his old salary

let x="old salary" ... 1.03(x)=25750