SOLUTION: An Employee's new salary is $27,195 after getting a 5% raise. What was the salary before the increase in pay?

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Question 127075This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: An Employee's new salary is $27,195 after getting a 5% raise. What was the salary before the increase in pay? This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Before increase, call salary s
s+%2B+.05s+=+27195
1.05s+=+27195
s+=+27195%2F1.05
s+=+25900 answer