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?

Solution

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?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 212423.85321 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

115771 = x - 0.455 x

115771 = x - 0.455 x : x = \frac{23154200}{109}

\frac{23154200}{109} = 212423.85321 \dots

Amount before reduction : 212423.85321 \dots

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