Salary increase

Ms. Merry's salary increased by 15%, and that was 83 euros. What should pay before the increase?

Correct result:

x =  553.33 Eur

Solution:


0.15 x = 83

0.15•x = 83

0.15x = 83

x = 1660/3 ≈ 553.333333

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