SOLUTION: In a local election, 25,800 people voted. This was an increase of over 5% over the last one. How many people voted in the last election? Round to the nearest whole person.

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Question 481663: In a local election, 25,800 people voted. This was an increase of over 5% over the last one. How many people voted in the last election? Round to the nearest whole person.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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1(p)+.05(p)=25800
1.05p=25800
p=25800/1.05=24571 people voted in the last election..