Math help

[ProfaneReality]

whats the equation to use to solve this sort of problem

what + 7.5% of itself = 16,250

i know the answer, i just dont know the easiest, best way to get it

[Rich Boy]

X = 16250 / (1 + .075)

[Tomato]

whats the equation to use to solve this sort of problem

what + 7.5% of itself = 16,250

i know the answer, i just dont know the easiest, best way to get it

16250 /1.075

[Boner_18]

X + (.075)(X) = 16,250

Solve for X.

[ProfaneReality]

thanks boys... same answer, just took a whole lot longer my way, much appreciated