Solve the problem.
-If Gloria received a 4% raise and is now making $23,920 a year, what was her salary before the raise?
A) $23,000
B) $24,000
C) $22,920
D) $21,920

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gloria's new salary is the result of a 4% raise, so her salary before the raise was 100% of her original salary. To find the original salary, divide her new salary by 1.04 (100% + 4% = 104%, or 1.04 in decimal form). $23,920 / 1.04 = $23,000.

Solve the Problem. -If Gloria Received a 4% Raise and Is Now Making