if i have $388 after 10 percent is with held, How much did i start with ?

My weekly benifits after 10 percent taxes are witheld is $388, what was my amount before the 10% taxes were taken out ?
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My weekly benifits after 10 percent taxes are witheld is $388, what was my amount before the 10% taxes were taken out ?

let x = weekly benefits before taxes

x - (0.1x) = 388

0.9x = 388

0.9x /0.9 = 388 / 0.9

x= $431.11

taxes taken out = $43.11

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