SOLUTION: Sales of coffee in May reduced by 15% compared to April. If sales were $325,000 in May, what were the total sales in April? ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------

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Question 718146: Sales of coffee in May reduced by 15% compared to April. If sales were $325,000 in May, what were the total sales in April?
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I have tried to answer this question but I keep getting $373,750 when the answer is suppose to be $382,352.94

Can someone please explain how to do this question, thank you for your time.
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = sales in April
x -0.15x = 325,000
0.85x = 325,000
x = 325,000/0.85
x = 382,352.94
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