2006-08-08 00:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
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You had X dollars, then took out 21%, and were left with 400.
algebra, X - .21X = 400.
Solve for X.
2006-08-08 00:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by 006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divide 400 by .79
2006-08-08 07:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let G be your Gross figure and N your net.
G minus 21% of G = N
G - 0.21G = N
(1 - 0.21)G = N
0.79G = N
G = N/0.79 = 400/0.79 = $506.33
2006-08-08 08:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jimbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use your calculator.
400.00plus 21%=484.00 easy really
2006-08-08 07:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by pa69oldfart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not going to do your homework. Learn!!!!
2006-08-08 07:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋