SOLUTION: On her most recent investment Kristi earned $300 on a total of $2,500 invested. What is her rate of return?
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Question 568936: On her most recent investment Kristi earned $300 on a total of $2,500 invested. What is her rate of return?
Answer by Maths68(1474) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let
x% of 2500 = 300
Divide by 25 both sides of above equation
Rate of return 12%
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