Question

Richard spent 21.2% of his savings account during the summer and now has $6,030.72 remaining in the account. What was the amount in his savings account at the beginning of the summer? Please show all work

Answer 1

100 - 21.2 = 6030.72

Answer 2

He started with x money
He spent 21.2 percent and now has 6030.72 left
This could be written as x*(1-0.212)=6030.72
Divide both sides by 0.788
x=7653.2
To check answer, 7653.2-(7653.2*.212)=6030.72
Answer:Richard's savings at the beginning of the summer were $7653.29

Answer 3

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Answer 4

x78.8/100=6030.72
x = 6030.72*100/78.8=

Answer 5

7653.198