This year, a small business had a total revenue of $ 59,400 . If this is 35 % more than their total revenue the previous year, what was their total revenue the previous year?

Answer 1

In words, you are asking "the revenue last year plus 35% of the revenue last year is $59,400"

So, let x be the unknown revenue, then

1.35x = $59,400 and then x = $44,000 last year's revenue (Company is doing well!)