SOLUTION: I have a problem. new tuition is 33,408 which was a 5.4% increase what was last years tuition? My brain is fried please help.

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Question 999801: I have a problem. new tuition is 33,408 which was a 5.4% increase what was last years tuition? My brain is fried please help.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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New tuition is 100%+5.4%=105.4% of old tuition
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x=old tuition
x/1.00=33408/1.054
x=33408/1.045
x=31354.84
ANSWER: Last years tuition was 31354.84.