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Find last year's salary if, after a 5% pay raise, this year's salary is $38,325?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(S)(1.05) = 38325 So, S = 38325/1.05 The trick to this problem is figuring out where "1.05" comes from. Think of it as 1 + 0.05 or 100% + 5% for the salary increase.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

38325/1.05=36500

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, you got it!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you that was a perfect explanation!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm glad I was able to help! The best of everything to you.

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