SOLUTION: How do I solve the following B = 175(1 + B/300) I know the answer is 420 but I do not understand how to get there.

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Question 857359: How do I solve the following
B = 175(1 + B/300) I know the answer is 420 but I do not understand how to get there.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B=175%281%2BB%2F300%29
Multiply both sides by 300.
300B=300%2A175%2B175B
125B=300%2A175
B=%28300%2A175%29%2F125
B=300%2A%287%2F5%29
B=60%2A7
B=420