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16 December, 23:19

I need to make $500 per week after tax in order to pay all my bills. The income tax is 20%. What is the smallest pre-tax weekly salary I can earn and still be able to pay my bills after I pay my income tax?

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  1. 16 December, 23:49
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    let x be the amount I need to earn pre-tax.

    Set up an inequality:

    x - 0.2x > = 500

    0.8x >=500

    x> = 500/0.8

    x>=625

    I must earn at least $625 (or more) per week before tax to pay my bills.
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