9. A union representing airline employees agreed to a 6% pay cut in hourly wage in order to help the airline avoid filing for bankruptcy. A baggage handler will now earn $26.32 per hour. How much was a baggage handler earning before the pay cut?

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9. A union representing airline employees agreed to a 6% pay cut in hourly wage in order to help
the airline avoid filing for bankruptcy. A baggage handler will now earn $26.32 per hour. How
much was a baggage handler earning before the pay cut?
Transcribed Image Text:9. A union representing airline employees agreed to a 6% pay cut in hourly wage in order to help the airline avoid filing for bankruptcy. A baggage handler will now earn $26.32 per hour. How much was a baggage handler earning before the pay cut?
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