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Mr smith monthly take home pay is 2880. 22% of his gross salary is deducted for taxes and insurance to the nearest dollar what i

s his monthly gross salary

1 answer:

Mashcka [7]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

$3692

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the gross salary be x.

<u>Then after deduction it becomes:</u>

x - 22% =
x(1 - 0.22) =
0.78x

<u>Since the amount is known, the gross salary is:</u>

078x = 2880
x = 2880/0.78
x = 3692 rounded to whole number

<u>Answer</u>: $3692

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