SOLUTION: Sarah's investment in stock grew 16% to $522. How much did she invest?
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Question 902270: Sarah's investment in stock grew 16% to $522. How much did she invest?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = amount she invested
x + (16% of x) = 522
x + 0.16x = 552
1.16x = 552
x = 552/1.16
x = 475.862068965518
x = 475.86
She invested $475.86
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