document.write( "Question 450072: Hi, I am stuck on the following question and can't seem to find a solution:\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #309640 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Hi,best to think of it as a 2-part question
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document.write( "Let x represent that sum of money
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document.write( " .23x = $142.60
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document.write( "   x =  $142.60/.23 = $620, that sum of money
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document.write( " .20*$620 = $124 
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