SOLUTION: word problem. full 5 step solution is not required, but please show work. thankyou lisa invested in corn. she lost 5% of her investment, costing $110. what was her inital invest

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Question 389725: word problem. full 5 step solution is not required, but please show work. thankyou
lisa invested in corn. she lost 5% of her investment, costing $110. what was her inital investment?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

Let x represent Lisa's initial investment

 .05x = $110, the amount she lost

    x = $110/.05

    x = $2,200, Lisa's initial investment