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? asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 5 years ago

Help math percent question please explain?

the average yearly earnings of pharmacists increased by 30 percent from 2001 to 2002. if the salaries average 87,000 dollars in 2002, what was the average salary in 2001?

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    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Let x be the salary in 2001

    x(1 + 30%) = 87,000

    1.30 x = 87,000

    x = 87,000/1.30

    $66,923.08

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