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The city of Belmont is expecting a budget deficit this year of $242,424, which is 20% less than last year. What was last year's deficit?

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Answer:

48,484.8

Explanation:

User Mrhd
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Answer:

290908.8?

Explanation:

242424/100=2424.24 per one percent

2424.24x20=48484.8

242424+48484.8=290908.8

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