document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=339342>Question 339342</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Money is invested in a savings account at 7% simple interest. After one year, there is $1284 in the account. How much was originally invested (the principal)? I know the answer is $1200. Please provide HOW we do this problem. Thanks. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "p=?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r=7%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t=1 year<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Amount at end of 1 year = 107 when you invest 100<BR>\n" );
document.write( "amount in account was $1284 so Principal will be <BR>\n" );
document.write( "100*1284/107 = $1200 </SPAN>\n" );
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