A worker's daily wage is increased by 50% and the new wage is $42 per day. What was the worker's daily wage before the increase?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) $22 B) $24 C) $28 D) $32 E) $36
Let x be the daily wage before the increase.   1.5x = $42   x = $28   The answer is $28.
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A worker's daily wage is increased by 50% and the new wage is $42 per day. What was the worker's daily wage before the increase?