Question 448567
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Hi,
Let x represent the amount of the salary before the raise
Question states***
 (1 + .09)x = $102,000        
Solving for x
          x = $102,000/1.09
          x = $93,577.98
CHECKING our Answer***
 93577.98 + 8422.02 = 102,000