Question

John's annual salary after a raise of 15% is $45,000. What was his salary before the raise?

Answer 1

let salary before raise =x
so, x + 15%x = 45000
a% =a/100
so, can you solve :
x+15x/100 = 45000

Answer 2

39, 130???

Answer 3

yes, i get the same :)

Answer 4

Tanks :)

Answer 5

wlcoms :)