Question

John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise. What was his pay initially? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not include the dollar sign in your answer. For example, if your answer is $200.10, enter 200.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is 380

Answer 2

380 dollar.

Explanation:

John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise.

Let the initially pay of John be x

x + (15% of x) = 437

x + 0.15x = 437

1.15x = 437

x =
`(437)/(1.15)`

x = 380

Initially his pay was 380 dollar.