SOLUTION: An article reports "attendance dropped 2% this year, to 1250". what was the attendance before the drop ?

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Question 1155996: An article reports "attendance dropped 2% this year, to 1250". what was the attendance before the drop ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = attendance before the drop
+x+-+.02x+=+1250+
+.98x+=+1250+
+x+=+1275.5+