# Math

Donations to an annual fundraiser are 15% greater this year than last year. Last year, donations were 10% greater than the year before. The amount raised this year was \$10,120. How much was raised 2 years ago?

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1. x * 1.10 * 1.15 = 10120

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# Math

Donations to an annual fundraiser are 15% greater this year than last year. Last year, donations were 10% greater than the year before. The amount raised this year was \$10,120. How much was raised 2 years ago?

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1. x * 1.10 * 1.15 = 10120

1. 👍 1
2. 👎 0
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