SOLUTION: In the period of a year, an investor lost twice as much as he gained. If he originally had $10,000 , and he now has 8,000, what amount did he gain and what amount did he lose.
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Question 196226: In the period of a year, an investor lost twice as much as he gained. If he originally had $10,000 , and he now has 8,000, what amount did he gain and what amount did he lose.
My daughter and I have been working ont his but I am quite sure that we are not getting the right answer and we are totally stumped!
I hope someone can help!!!!
She is thinking gain of 2000 and loss of 4000- that seems wrong but who knows...
I think our minds are blown at this point
Please Help!! Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josmiceli:Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the amount he gained
Then will be the amount he lost
given:
He gained $2,000 and lost $4,000
check:
OK - I think your daughter was right
