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94% of Jim's income last year came from his salary. The rest came from awards his prize winning poodle won in dog shows. If he won $9,600 in dog shows, what was his total income?

$145,000
$160,000
$170,000
$120,000
$118,600

Explanation

Answer: B - $160,000.

In this case, 94% is a pretty lousy number to work with. 6% is much better.

If 6% equals $9,600, then 1% = $1,600. Thus, 100% is equal to $160,000.

Key Takeaway: This question is all about speed. By finding easy numbers to work with, you can do this question in a flash.

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