Question 1170041
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Sandra saves 15% of her salary for retirement. This year her salary was $1,000 more than in the previous year, 
and she saved $7,350. What was her salary in the previous year?
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From the condition, you have this equation

    0.15*(x+1000) = 7350

where "x" is your unknown amount.


Hence,


    x + 1000 = {{{7350/0.15}}} = 49000.


It implies  x = 49000 - 1000 = 48000  dollars.     <U>ANSWER</U>
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