Question

Rita was paid $162 for a week's work after 10% deductions

for taxes. How much did she make before the deductions
were made?

Answer 1

$180

Explanation:

Let's say Rita's weekly salary before taxes is x. We are told that 10% is removed for taxes. The amount remaining is $162.

We can write this as:

x - (0.1)x = $162

This can be read as: (Salary For a Week) - 10%(Salary For a Week) = Remaining haul

0.9x = $162

x = $180

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CHECK:

Does Rita have $162 after 10% of her $180 weekly salary is removed for taxes?

(10%)($180) = $18 [10% is equal to 0.10]

$180 - $18 = $162 YES