Answer
$$ \$35,938$$
Work Step by Step
Since it is a 28% increase, we divide by $1+.28=1.28$ to get the earnings of adults with associate's degrees. Thus, we find:
$$ =\frac{\$46,000}{1.28} \\ = \$35,938$$
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