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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Gloria's new salary is the result of a 3% raise, so her previous salary was 100% of her original salary. To find the original salary, divide her new salary by 1.03 (100% + 3% = 103%, or 1.03 as a decimal). $21,630 / 1.03 = $21,000 (rounded to the nearest dollar).

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