Problema Solution
The cost of living last year went up 8%.Fortunately, Alice Swanson got a 8% raise in her salary from last year. This year she is earning $47,180. how much did she make last year?
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She is now earning 108% of her original salary: new salary = 108/100 * original salary.
Original salary = 100/108 * new salary = $43,685.19