SOLUTION: Solve the problem. After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 30% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains.

SOLUTION: Solve the problem. After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 30% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains.

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Question 290749: Solve the problem.
After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 30% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains. Round to the nearest dollar if necessary. (Points :3)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5600=.70x
x=8000
.3*8000=2400

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