Question

John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise. What was his pay initially? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

380 dollars

Explanation:

John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise.

Let the initially pay of John be x

x + (15% of x) = 437

x + 0.15x = 437

1.15x = 437

x = \frac{437}{1.15}

1.15

437

x = 380