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  • 18-09-2022
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After a 7.5% pay rise Mr Jones salary was £29455. What was his salary before the pay rise?

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  • 18-09-2022

Answer:

£27400

Step-by-step explanation:

The original salary of x.

The raise was 7.5% = 7.5/100 = 0.075 of the salary.

The original salary plus the raise is x + 0.075x = 1.075x.

The new salary is £29455.

Therefore,

1.075x = £29455

Divide both sides by 1.075.

x = £27400

Answer: £27400

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