You have worked for a company for several years. Each of your previous years you received a raise. After your first year you received a 4% raise, after your second year you received a 2.5% raise, after your third year your received 3.5% raise, after your fourth year you received a 1.5%. If your salary after the fourth year is now $64,500, what was your salary at each year previously?

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You have worked for a company for several years. Each of your previous years you received a raise. After your first year you received a 4% raise, after your second year you received a 2.5% raise, after your third year your received 3.5% raise, after your fourth year you received a 1.5%. If your salary after the fourth year is now $64,500, what was your salary at each year previously?

 

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