Question

PLEASE HELP ASAP OFFERING 10 POINTS

Ruth Mason Received A 4.3% Merit increase and a 3.25% cost-of-living increase after her quarterly review. Her new weekly salary was $ 688.32. WHat was her weekly salary prior to the increases?

(Enter the amount in dollars and cents)

use the following equation to help you

New Salary = X + Cost of living increase + Merit Increase

Answer 1

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688.32 = x + .043 x + .0325 x = 1.0755 x

x = 688.32/1.0755 = $640.00

Answer: $640.00

Check: 640(1+.043+.0325)= 688.32 good