SOLUTION: "After a 45% increase, a town has 435 people. What was the population before the increase?" Can someone assist me how to do this step by step.

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Question 1187031: "After a 45% increase, a town has 435 people. What was the population before the increase?" Can someone assist me how to do this step by step.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p, original pop.
1.45p=435-------SOLVE FOR p.
RECHECK YOUR COMPUTATION!