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A university has raised $8,000 for a new scholarship fund. A university trustee offers to match the donation up to 60% if the university can raise $1,500 more for the fund. If the university is able to raise the extra amount, how much money will be in the fund after the trustee's donation 

Answer 1

Well if they match 60% of the $8,000 then it will be $14,300 but if they match 60% of the 8,000+1,500 then it would be $15,200.