Question

Rita was paid $162 for a week's work after 10% deductions for taxes. How much did she make before the deductions were made?\

Answer 1

Answer:

180

Step-by-step explanation:

let the actual wage be x

∴x- [x*10%]=162

⇒x-x/10=162

⇒9x=1620

⇒x=180

∴the actual wage=180