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If Gloria received a 4 percent raise and is now making 24,960 a year, what was her salary before the raise?

Solution

I f Gl or ia rece i v e d a 4 p erce n t r ai se an d i s n o w makin g 24, 960 a ye a r, w ha t w a s h er s a l a ry b e f ore t h e r ai se ?

Solution

Amount before addition : 24000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

24960 = x + 0.04 x

24960 = x + 0.04 x : x = 24000

Amount before addition : 24000

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