Answer:
40.04
Step-by-step explanation:
It was at 40.04 before the 23% increase. To find 23 % of 52 set it up as a inequality.
x/52 = 23/100
Cross multiply
52 * 23 = 1,196 100 * x =100x
Now solve for x.
100x /100 = 1,196/100 x = 11.96
Subtract answer from 52 to get answer
52 - 11.96 = 40.04
