The city of Belmont is expecting a budget deficit this year of $242,424, which is 20% less than last year. What was last year's deficit?

290908.8?

Step-by-step explanation:

242424/100=2424.24 per one percent

2424.24x20=48484.8

242424+48484.8=290908.8

48,484.8

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answer: i literally just answered this question but they want me to do it again

step-by-step explanation:

yes

step-by-step explanation:

so of course you want to start by plugging the 5 in which goes to 7(5)+3(5)=50 because 7*5=35 and 3*5=15 and then add them together, then plug in the 5 to the other equation as well 9(5)+5=50 because 9*5= 45 and then add 5 and so yes they are equivalent.