Question

Simon's monthly take-home pay after taxes) is $2100. If he pays 22% of his gross pay (before taxes) in tax, what is his gross pay?

Simon's gross pay is $
(Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)

Answer 1

`approximately \: 2692 \: dollars`

Explanation:

`2100 = x * 0.78`

We take both sides divided by 0.78

`2100 / 0.78 = x \\ 2692 = x \\ x = 2692 \: dollars`