SOLUTION: In three weeks, Jeremy will receive 15% raise which will bring his yearly salary to $25,300. What is Jeremy earning now? Include a diagram in your solution.

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Question 141015: In three weeks, Jeremy will receive 15% raise which will bring his yearly salary to $25,300. What is Jeremy earning now? Include a diagram in your solution.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In three weeks, Jeremy will receive 15% raise which will bring his yearly salary to $25,300. What is Jeremy earning now? Include a diagram in your solution.
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Let "x" be his earnings now.
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EQUATION:
x + 0.15x = 25300
1.15x = 25300
x = $22000
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Cheers,
Stan H.