SOLUTION: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work. After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a co

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Question 440768: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work.
After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 30% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains. Round to the nearest dollar.


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Hi

After spending $3850 for tables and $1750 for chairs, a convention center

 manager finds that 30% of his original budget remains.

Let x represent the original amount of the budget

Question states*** 30% left, then 70% has been spent

  $3850 + $1750 = .70x

       $5600/.70 = x

      x = $8000, the original amount of the budget

   .30*$8000 = $2400, the amount that remains.