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After changing the amount of time he works, Luke has begun earning a salary of 115,771. That is 45.5% less than before. How much did Luke's salary use to be?

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Solution

Afterchangingtheamountoftimeheworks,Lukehasbegunearningasalaryof115,771.Thatis45.5%lessthanbefore.HowmuchdidLuke′ssalaryusetobe?

Solution

Amountbeforereduction:212423.85321…
Solution steps
Translate the problem into an equation:115771=x−0.455x
115771=x−0.455x:x=10923154200​
10923154200​=212423.85321…
Amountbeforereduction:212423.85321…

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