Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show work... In a local election, 25,800 people voted. Thius was an increase of 5% over the last election. How many people voted in thne last election? Round to the nearest whole person.

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anonymous · Answer

let the qt be x 

5% of x is x/100x5  = x/20

total qt.        x + x/20  = 25800

21x = 25800 x 20 = 24571.428

now people can't be in fraction so 24572