document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=680905>Question 680905</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Karla's credit card bill is $420.90. Part of the bill is from the previous month's balance, part is in new charges, and part is from a late fee of $39. The previous balance is $172.40 less than the new charges. How much is the previous balance and how much is in new charges? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "420.90 = 39 + x + (x - 172.40)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "554.30 = 2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 277.15\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "new charges = x = $277.15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "prev. balances = x - 172.40 = $104.75 </SPAN>\n" );
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