Question

Contributions to the annual Grayson School fund raising campaign were 10% greater in 1984 than they were in 1983. In 1983, contributions were 15% greater than they were in 1982. If contributions for 1984 total $8855, what was the total in 1982?

Answer 1

6774.075

Explanation:

1984: 8855

1983: 8855*10/100=885.5

8855-885.5

7969.5

1982

7969.5*15/100=1195.425

7969.5-1195.425

6774.075