SOLUTION: Each time John gets paid, 7.5 % of her pay check goes to taxes. Last week, $66 was taken out of his check for taxes. What was the amount of Jon's pay check last week?

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Question 1183069: Each time John gets paid, 7.5 % of her pay check goes to taxes. Last week, $66 was taken out of his check for taxes. What was the amount of Jon's pay check last week?
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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    0.075x = 66   dollars


    x      = 66/0.075 = >ANSWER

Solved.