Asked by Angie

Dover's current population is 5,074 residents, which is 14% smaller than at the time of its founding. What was the population of Dover back then?

I'm sorry, there's another question on IXL I need some help on, I'm just wondering if I'm right, am I?

First I subtracted 100% from 14% and it equals 86%, then I multiplied 5,074 to it and it is 4,363.64. Is this right? I have a feeling this is wrong again
Answered by Ms. Sue
But 5,074 is smaller than it was when it was founded. Obviously your answer is wrong.

Go back and look at your previous question and its answer. Try this problem again. Remember that you need an answer that is larger than 5074.

Answered by Angie
578436
Answered by Ms. Sue
Does that seen realistic to you?
Answered by Angie
im not sure 5,784 im sure
Answered by Ms. Sue
5784 is close. :-)

5074 / 0.86 = 5,900

Answered by Angie
An accountant currently charges an hourly rate of $24. That is 20% less than she used to bill. What was her previous hourly rate?
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my answer is $19.20 am i right
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. Her current rate is LESS than $24.

Please read the problems carefully.

Answered by Angie
I did $24.00 minus 20% and my answer is $19.20
Answered by Angie
my answer is $30.00 hourly rate 24.00/0.8=30
am i right?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, her former rate was $30.
Answered by Angie
thank you so much..