Question

So far this year, the average monthly revenue at the Springtown Times is 69,314. That is 30% less than the monthly average was last year l. What was the average last year?

Answer 1

The average monthly revenue last year would be 99,020.

Explanation:

69,314 = 70%

69,314 ÷ 70 = 990.2 (this equals one percent of the revenue)

990.2 × 100 = 99,020

99,020 = 100%