in 1994, zaires per capita GNP was $125 (70% lower than it was in 1958). what was zaires per capita GNP in 1958?

Question

word problem i cant figure out the right equation to

Answer 1

1.. Zaire should be capitalized.

2.  125 = 0.3•Z where Z is prior (year 1958) per capita GNP.  Solve for Z.

 

Why 0.3 coefficient? because 70% reduction means it's down to 30% of that former value.