Question

darians ira has fallen 12.6% since the begining of the year to 142.500.49 what was the value of her ira at the begining of the year

Answer 1

if it has fallen 12.6% then it is 87.4% of its previous amount. solve
\[.874X = 14500.49\] for x via
\[x=\frac{14200.49}{.874}\]

Answer 2

typo on that line

Answer 3

\[x=142500.49\div .874\]

Answer 4

i get $164272 rounded