SOLUTION: Darius invested 85% of his savings in the stock market. If he invested $8330, what was his total savings?
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Question 505889: Darius invested 85% of his savings in the stock market. If he invested $8330, what was his total savings?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Darius invested 85% of his savings in the stock market. If he invested $8330, what was his total savings?
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Let "x" be his total savings:
Equation:
0.85x = 8330
x = 8330/0.85 = $9800
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stan H.
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