SOLUTION: If rob had $150 more in his saving account,he would have 5times as much saved as he currently has in this account.how much does rob currently have saved?

Question 986295: If rob had $150 more in his saving account,he would have 5times as much saved as he currently has in this account.how much does rob currently have saved?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If rob had $150 more in his saving account, he would have 5times as much saved as he currently has in this account.
how much does rob currently have saved?
:
let x = current amt
:
x + 150 = 5x
150 = 5x - x
150 = 4x
x = 150/4
x = $37.50 currently in his account
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See if that works out
37.50 + 150 = 187.50
5 * 37.50 = 187.50
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