John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise. What was his pay initially? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not include the dollar sign in your answer. For example, if your answer is $200.10, enter 200.

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The answer to this question is 380

Answer:

380 dollar.

Step-by-step explanation:

John earns $437 a week after a 15% pay rise.

Let the initially pay of John be x

x + (15% of x) = 437

x + 0.15x = 437

1.15x = 437

x = [tex]\frac{437}{1.15}[/tex]

x = 380

Initially his pay was 380 dollar.