SOLUTION: I figured it out: 654 = x + 9%x (convert 9% to 1/11) 654 = x + 1/11x 11 x 654 = x + 11x 7194 = 12x 599.5 = x

Question 581261: I figured it out:
654 = x + 9%x
(convert 9% to 1/11)
654 = x + 1/11x
11 x 654 = x + 11x
7194 = 12x
599.5 = x
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9%=

9% and are close but not exactly the same number.
Fractions are overrated; stick with decimals if you can.
If $654 is the balance of $x invested at 9% simple interest for a year,
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