SOLUTION: If Bob had $150 more in his savings account, he would have five times as much saved as he currently has in this account. How much does bob currently have saved

Question 862904: If Bob had $150 more in his savings account, he would have five times as much saved as he currently has in this account. How much does bob currently have saved
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B + 150 = 5B
Subtract B from each side
150 = 4B
Divide each side by 4
37.5 = B
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Let's make sure that works.
"If Bob had $150 more in his savings account" 37.5 + 150 = 187.5
"he would have five times as much saved as he currently has in this account" 37.5 * 5 = 187.5
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