SOLUTION: Jake receives a paycheck of $1500 per month from which he invests $35 each month. He gets a raise that increases his pay to $1800 per month. To stay at the same rate of investment,

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Question 1103085: Jake receives a paycheck of $1500 per month from which he invests $35 each month. He gets a raise that increases his pay to $1800 per month. To stay at the same rate of investment, how much should he invest after the raise?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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His first rate of investment is:
+%28+35%2F1500+%29%2A100+=+2.333+
2.333 %
Let +x+ = amount he should invest
after the raise
+x%2F1800+=+.02333+
+x+=+.02333%2A1800+
+x+=+42+
He should now invest $42/mo.
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check:
+42%2F1800+=+.02333+
OK