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Bad Investment After Mrs. Fisher lost 9% of her investment, she had $22,750. What was Mrs. Fisher's original investment?​

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Answer:

$2500

Explanation:

Given that,

The lost percentage = 9%

Amount she had = $22,750

We need to find Mrs. Fisher's original investment.

As she had lost 9%, it means she will remain with 91% of her investment. Let the original investment is x.

So,


91\%\ of \ x=22,750\\\\(91)/(100)x=22,750\\\\x=(22,750* 100)/(91)\\\\x=\$25000

So, her original investment is equal to $25000.

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