Question

The company decides that the May 16 increase in the fund was too large. It reduces the fund by 50, leaving a total of 550. What was the original amount of the fund?

1) 600
2) 650
3) 700
4) 750

Answer 1

To find the original amount of the fund before it was reduced by 50, you simply add 50 back to the remaining total of 550, which gives you 600 as the original amount.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking to find the original amount in the fund before it was reduced by 50 to leave a total of 550. To find the original amount, you need to add the amount deducted back to the remaining total.

The fund is reduced by 50, leaving 550. Therefore, the original amount before the reduction can be calculated as follows:

1. Add 50 back to the remaining amount of 550.
2. 550 + 50 = 600.

The original amount of the fund was therefore 600.