Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your 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.

Question

Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your 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 
32,400/1.06 = x 

Evaluate that and you get your answer.

anonymous · Answer

thanks for the help:)