Your friend earns $10.50 per hour. This is 125% of her hourly wage last year. How much did your friend earn per hour last year?

Question

I am very confused and can't get it right I think my equation is off. Any pointers that might help?

Answer 1

If her wage last year was x, then
1.25x = 10.50
x = 8.40

Answer 2

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