SOLUTION: After a nad day on Wall Street, Mr.Magnum lost 30% of his money, but he had $3500 left. How much money did he originally have at the beginning of the day?

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Question 154006: After a nad day on Wall Street, Mr.Magnum lost 30% of his money, but he had $3500 left. How much money did he originally have at the beginning of the day?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-.3X=3,500
.7X=3,500
X=3,500/.7
X=$5,000 THE AMOUNT HE HAD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY.