SOLUTION: You have invested some money and made a profit of $55. Your profit was 11% of you investment. How much did you invest? Please help me! I've tried but it just doesn't make sense. I

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Question 605495: You have invested some money and made a profit of $55. Your profit was 11% of you investment. How much did you invest? Please help me! I've tried but it just doesn't make sense. I appreiciate the help!
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