SOLUTION: Romeo withdrawns 15% of the amount in his savings account.if he must deposit $45 to bring the amount in the savings account back up to the original amount,find the original amount.

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Question 1054501: Romeo withdrawns 15% of the amount in his savings account.if he must deposit $45 to bring the amount in the savings account back up to the original amount,find the original amount.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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So 15% of his total, T, is equal to $45.
%2815%2F100%29T=45
T=4500%2F15
T=300
$300