Solve the problem
-After spending $2150 for tables and $3750 for chairs a convention center manager finds that the Furniture cost 4% more than last year. Find the amount that he spent last year on tables and chairs. Round to the nearest dollar.
A) $6146
B) $236
C) $3906
D) $5673

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total cost this year is $2150 + $3750 = $5900. This is 4% more than last year, so let x be the amount spent last year. Then, x + 0.04x = $5900, which simplifies to 1.04x = $5900. Solving for x gives x = $5900 / 1.04 = $5673.

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