<PRE><B>Question 1008098</B>
 Last year, Chris opened an investment account with 
$7800. At the end of the year, the amount in the account had decreased by 
24.5%. 
How much is this decrease in dollars? 
Ans: 0.245*$7800
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How much money was in his account at the end of last year?
Ans: (1-0.245)$7800
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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