Question 416469
Unemployment statistics show that 969 of its residents were unemployed last month. 
This is a decrease of 15% from the previous month. 
How many residents were unemployed the previous month?
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Let the number unemployed the previous month by "x":
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x + 0.15x = 969
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1.15x = 969
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x = 842.6 persons
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Round up to 843
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Cheers,
Stan H.