Use an Equation to Solve the Problem $2.75 \%$ Pay Decrease $\$ 36,955$

Multiple Choice

Use an equation to solve the problem.
-Joe Pearlman received a $2.75 \%$ pay decrease. His salary after the decrease was $\$ 36,955$ . What was his salary before the decrease?

A) $\$ 37,997.25$
B) $\$ 37,999.725$
C) $\$ 38,000$
D) $\$ 39,045$