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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?

פתרון

A f t er c han g in g t h e am o u n t o f t im e h e w or k s, Lu k e ha s b e gu n e a r nin g a s a l a ry o f 115, 771. T ha t i s 45.5% l ess t han b e f ore . Ho w m u c h d i d Lu k e^{'} s s a l a ry u se t o b e ?

פתרון

Amount before reduction : 212423.85321 \dots

צעדי פתרון

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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