Question

Sandra saves 12% of her salary for retirement. This year her salary was $3000 more than in the previous year, and she saved $4200. What was her salary in the previous year?

Answer 1

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.