Alice Swanson got a 4​% raise in her salary from last year. This year she is earning ​$45,680. How much did she make last​ year?

Question

please help me. I cannot solve this problem

Answer 1

Let x be last year's salary.  Then

 

x + . 04x = 45680. (last year salary plus raise equals this year's salary)

 

Solve for x.  Can you do this?

 

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