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Michael earns a yearly salary of $42,000. Michael's salary is equal to 40% of his boss's yearly salary. What is the yearly salary of Michael's boss?

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Answer:

96,000

Explanation:

42000/2=12000 =20%

42000/2=84000 = 80%

12000+84000=96000

User Mohammad Salehi
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Answer:

90,000

Explanation:

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