SOLUTION: Write an equation and solve. From the years 1980 to 2005 the minimum hourly wage increased about 66.13% to $5.15 per hour. What was the minimum hourly wage in 1980?

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Question 98620: Write an equation and solve.
From the years 1980 to 2005 the minimum hourly wage increased about 66.13% to $5.15 per hour. What was the minimum hourly wage in 1980?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hourly wage in 1980 = x
x + 0.6613x = 5.15
1.6613x = 5.15
x = 3.10