SOLUTION: What is the base number that when added to 6% of it gets 5141.70? (I miss typed the amount in the previous question.) Please show the formula.

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Question 286138: What is the base number that when added to 6% of it gets 5141.70?
(I miss typed the amount in the previous question.)
Please show the formula.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+(1+.06X)=5141.70
X+1.06X=5141.70
2.06X=5141.70
X=5141.70/2.06
X=2,495.97 ANS.