SOLUTION: Shane returned from a trip to Las Vegas with $374.00, which was 70% more money than he had at the beginning of the trip. How much money did Shane have at the beginning of his trip?

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Question 488841: Shane returned from a trip to Las Vegas with $374.00, which was 70% more money than he had at the beginning of the trip. How much money did Shane have at the beginning of his trip?
Answer by duggie(26) About Me  (Show Source):
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Before Vegas x
After Vegas - 374.00
70% MORE then x
374.00-70%25=261.80 <- earned at vegas
374.00+-+261.80+=+112.20