conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I need a clearer understanding of how to solve: Five months ago, Mike earned 10 times more money than Fred. If his salary has increased by 40 percent now, and Fred's salary then was $1000, calculate Mike's salary now.
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: Five months ago, Mike earned ten times more money than Fred, and since Fred earned $1000, Mike earned 10*1000 = $10000 more than Fred.
  The total amount of money that Mike earned five months ago is $10000+$1000 = $11000
  Mikes salary has increased by 40/100*$11000 = $4400
  Mike's current salary is $11000 +$4400 = $15400