SOLUTION: Julia deposits 2o% of her paycheck in her savings account.Then she deposits 60% of the remaining money in her checking account. She deposits $108.24 in her checking account. How mu

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Question 522382: Julia deposits 2o% of her paycheck in her savings account.Then she deposits 60% of the remaining money in her checking account. She deposits $108.24 in her checking account. How much money did she deposit in her savings account?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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paycheck equals p
.2p is amount deposited in savings.
p-.2p=.8p remaining
.6*(.8p)=108.24
p=225.50
.2*p=.2*225.50=45.10
$45.10 deposited in savings