SOLUTION: After spending $2350 for tables and 3050 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that total is 9% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, fi

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Question 1153476: After spending $2350 for tables and 3050 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that total is 9% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, find the amount that he spent last year.
Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
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"9% more than x" means x, plus 9% of x; in decimals that is 1x+.09x = 1.09x. So

2350%2B3050+=+1.09x
5400+=+1.09x
x+=+5400%2F1.09

Use a calculator and round as required.