Vinny is interviewing for a job.
He wants his take-home pay to be at least $42,000.

What is the least salary he can earn if he pays 25% income tax?

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Answer:

$56,000

Explanation:

if he is paying 25% in taxes, then we know that 42,000 is 75% of a certain number (

42000  over x =75  over 100

cross multiply  75 x = 4200000

divide by 75 to find  x

x = 56000

$56,000 is the lowest he can accept to take home $42,000