solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. show all work.
In a local election 32,400 people voted.This was an increase of 6% over the last election. How many people voted in the last election? Round to the nearest whole person.

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solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. show all work.
In a local election 32,400 people voted.This was an increase of 6% over the last election. How many people voted in the last election? Round to the nearest whole person.

anonymous · Answer

$$32,400 = 1.06x$$
$$30,566 \approx x $$

anonymous · Answer

Divide both sides by 1.06 in first equation

anonymous · Answer

32400 = 1.06x
x = 32400/1.06 = 30566

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