SOLUTION: In 2004 Colin had a salary of $7200. (a) This was an increase of 20% on his salary in 2002. Calculate his salary in 2002

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Question 462148: In 2004 Colin had a salary of $7200.
(a) This was an increase of 20% on his salary in 2002.
Calculate his salary in 2002
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.20x=7200
x=7200/1.2
x=72000/12
x=6000