SOLUTION: Darnell currently makes $12.42 per hour at his job at the library. He recently received a 15% raise. Write and solve an equation to find Darnell's pay rate before his recent raise.

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Question 848305: Darnell currently makes $12.42 per hour at his job at the library. He recently received a 15% raise. Write and solve an equation to find Darnell's pay rate before his recent raise.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.15x=12.42
x = $10.80 was his previous wage.