SOLUTION: this is the word problem. Crista makes an investment at 3% simple interest. at the end of one year, the total value of investment is $2472. how much was originally invested?

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Question 420192: this is the word problem. Crista makes an investment at 3% simple interest. at the end of one year, the total value of investment is $2472. how much was originally invested?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = his original investment
+x+%2B+.03x+=+2472+
+1.03x+=+2472+
x+=+2472%2F1.03+
x+=+2400
His original investment was $2,400