SOLUTION: After Sarah received a 5% raise, her annual salary was $71,400. What was her annual salary before the raise?

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Question 711146: After Sarah received a 5% raise, her annual salary was $71,400. What was her annual salary before the raise?
Answer by srinivas.g(540) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x be the salary before salary rise
after 5% raise , x becomes x+ 5 % of x
i.e x+0.05 x
1.e 1.05 x
so 1.05 x = 71400
divide with 1.05 on both sides
1.05 x/ 1.05 = 71400 / 1.05
x =68000