Question

The balance in Will’s MasterCard account grew 2% to $800, in one month. What was his balance at the beginning of the month?
x+.02x=800

Answer 1

it's 784

method.
(1) multiply 800 by 0.02 ; to find the 2 percent equivalent of 800
and that will result to 16

(2) then, subtract 16 to 800, and that's 784

Answer 2

784.31

Answer 3

(800/102) * 100

Answer 4

Thank You!