SOLUTION: Zhan just recieved a job offer that will pay him 30% more than his present job does. if the salary at his new job will be $30,200, determine his present salary.
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Question 1163281: Zhan just recieved a job offer that will pay him 30% more than his present job does. if the salary at his new job will be $30,200, determine his present salary. Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source):
Let x be the salary at his present job, in dollars.
The problem says
x + 0.3x = 30200.
Simplify and solve
1.3x = 30200
x = = 23230.77. ANSWERCHECK. 23230.77*1.3 = 30200 dollars. ! Precisely correct !
