Problema Solution

What salary should a person receive in order to take home $39,000 after deducting 24% for taxes?

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let


x = the salary before deducing the taxes


x - 0.24*x = 39000


0.76*x = 39000


x = 39000/0.76


x = $51,315.8


The salary of the person should be $51,315.8.