Answer:
a) Shelton’s total pay before deduction: 10.25x
b) To meet savings goal he'll have to work 827.415869 hours.
Step-by-step explanation:
Take-home pay:
10.25x − 0.21(10.25x)
10.25x − 2.1525x
8.0975x
Save 25% for new laptop:
.25(8.0975x) = 1675
2.024375x = 1675
x = 827.415869 hours