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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If Barbara received a 4 percent raise and is now making $41,200 per year, what was her salary before the raise? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

39615

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

She recieves a 4% raise which is 4/100 of her original salary added to her original salary which would mean her salary has increased from 1 which it started at to 1 +(.04) you then put it into the equation and find (x) x*1.04=41200 41200/1.04=39615.38

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