document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1185142>Question 1185142</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The value of Maria's investments increased by 20% in the first year and by a further 10% in the second year. The value of Laura's investments grew 10% in the first year, followed by a gain of 20% in the second year. Both Maria and Laura started out with a $10,000 investment. Find Maria's and Laura's increase. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "10,000 * 1.2 = 12,000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "12,000 * 1.1 = 13,200\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "laura's investment:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10,000 * 1.1 = 11,000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "11,000 * 1.2 = 13,200\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "their increase is the same.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x * 1.2 * 1.l = x * 1.2 * 1.2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "both are equal to x * 1.32.\r<BR>\n" );
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