94% of Jim's income last year came from his salary. The rest came from awards his prize winning poodle won in dog shows. If he won $9,600 in dog shows, what was his total income?
A)$145,000
B)$160,000
C)$170,000
D)$120,000
E)$118,600

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$160,000.
In this case, 94% is a pretty lousy number to work with. 6% is much better.
If 6% equals $9,600, then 1% = $1,600. Thus, 100% is equal to $160,000.
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94% of Jim's Income Last Year Came from His Salary