Solve the Problem. -If Gloria Received a 3 Percent Raise and Is Now

question 54

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If Gloria received a 3 percent raise and is now making $21,630 a year, what was her salary before the raise? Round to the nearest dollar if necessary.

• A) $21,000
• B) $19,630
• C) $20,981
• D) $22,000

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