Bottom line. I pay someone $25,190.00 which is 40% off what beginning number?

0.4 * x = 25190
solve for x

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Originally Posted by taxesforaliens

0.4 * x = 25190
solve for x

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I need a beginning number that is $40,000.00+ less 40% equals $25,190.00. I keep coming up $1007.60 off. The ending line has to be $25,190.00