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.