SOLUTION: A worker gets a 4.5 percent raise which is 1,425. What was his old salary and what is his new salary?

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Question 813359: A worker gets a 4.5 percent raise which is 1,425. What was his old salary and what is his new salary?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = old salary
P * 0.045 = 1425
P = 1425/0.045 = $31666.67
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N = new salary
P * 1.045 = 31666.67 * 1.045 = $33091.67
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