Use an Equation to Solve the Problem $2.75 \%$ Pay Decrease $\$ 36,955$

question 129

Multiple Choice

Use an equation to solve the problem.
-Joe Pearlman received a $2.75 \%$ pay decrease. His salary after the decrease was $\$ 36,955$ . What was his salary before the decrease?

• A) \(\$ 37,997.25\)
• B) \(\$ 37,999.725\)
• C) \(\$ 38,000\)
• D) \(\$ 39,045\)

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