when dave decided to leave the company and work as an independent contractor, he took a pay cut of 14%. He earned $21,172 this year. What did he earn in his previous job?

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stylesprettygirl · Answer

24136.08 because if you add 14% to 21172 you get 24136.08 is this a answer choice?

anonymous · Answer

no it isnt multiple choice @stylesprettygirl

welshfella · Answer

let his previous pay be x dollars the

x - 0.14x = 21172

solve for x.

anonymous · Answer

dang it i thought i had to make a formula I just didnt know how to do it!

anonymous · Answer

thank you! @welshfella

welshfella · Answer

yw

note 14% = 0.14 as a decimal