Question

A pharmacist whose salary became $640 a week had

received a 30% pay hike. What was the salary before
the increase?​

Answer 1

The answer would be 488. 0.3 x 640 = 192. 640- 192 = 488. 0.3 is 30% in decimal form.

Answer 2

640 x 0.30= 192

640-192= 448

448 is the answer