SOLUTION: Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489. This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric bill. What was the hospital's bill in August?

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Question 645589: Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489. This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric bill. What was the hospital's bill in August?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Mercy Hospital's electric bill for September was $2489.
This is a decrease of 5% from August's electric billhighlight%28A%29
Question states***
A+-+.05%2AA+=+2489
A%281+-+.05%29+=+2489
A+=+2489%2F.95+=2620+