SOLUTION: Michelle earned $162 after 10% tax deduction, how much did she earn before taxes?

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Question 266479: Michelle earned $162 after 10% tax deduction, how much did she earn before taxes?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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if her check comes in at 100% and u subtract 10% in deductions then u have 90% left, if 162 is what she had left then 162 is 90% of the total(T):
162=0.9%28T%29 find (T)
162%2F.09=T
180=T
so she originally had $180 before taxes