Sandra saves 12% of her salary for retirement. This year her salary was $3000 more than in the previous year, and she saved $420

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3 years ago

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0. What was her salary in the previous year?

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Jet001 [13] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-04T00:12:24+03:00

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The previous year's salary is x.

This year's salary is x + 3000.

12% of this year's salary is $4200.

12% * (x + 3000) = 4200

0.12(x + 3000) = 4200

x + 3000 = 35,000

x = 32,000

Answer: Her salary in the previous year was $32,000.