SOLUTION: A speculator bought stocks and later sold them for $5136, making a profit of 7%. How much did the stocks cost him?

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Question 222222: A speculator bought stocks and later sold them for $5136, making a profit of 7%. How much did the stocks cost him?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5136/1.07=$4800