SOLUTION: Sales decreased 3% from last year. Sales this year are $164,916. Find the amount of last years sales.

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Question 95183: Sales decreased 3% from last year. Sales this year are $164,916. Find the amount of last years sales.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this one is practical and important.
x=last yrs. sales.
.97x=164,916
divide .97 into both sides. x=$170,016.49
Ed Jones