Solve. If needed, round money amounts to two decimal places and all other amounts to one decimal place.
-Ming got a 17% raise in her salary from last year. This year she is earning $119,340. How much did she make last year?
A) $102,000
B) $17,340
C) $2,028,780
D) $7020

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Ming's current salary is the result of a 17% raise from last year. To find her salary last year, divide her current salary by 1.17 (100% + 17% = 117% or 1.17 in decimal form). $119,340 / 1.17 = $102,000.

Solve If Needed, Round Money Amounts to Two Decimal Places