SOLUTION: An employee's salary is $16,275 after a 5% raise. What was his salary before?

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Question 233663: An employee's salary is $16,275 after a 5% raise. What was his salary before?
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An employee's salary is $16,275 after a 5% raise. What was his salary before?
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Let x = original salary
then
x + .05x = 16275
x(1+.05) = 16275
1.05x = 16275
x = $15,500