Tina just received a raise of 5%. If the new salary is 42,000, what was she making before the increase?

Question

please explain how to get the answer

Answer 1

40000

Answer 2

This is 105% or her old salery so divide 42 000 by 1.05 to get...

40 000, check your answer by raising that 5% so 2 000 plus 40 000 = 42 000

ANSWER = 40 000