SOLUTION: The cost of living last year went up 3%. Fortunately, Alice Swanson got a 3% raise in her salary from last year. This year she is earning $33,220. How much did she make last year?

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Question 748999: The cost of living last year went up 3%. Fortunately, Alice Swanson got a 3% raise in her salary from last year. This year she is earning $33,220. How much did she make last year?
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Divide the current salary by 1.03

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