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Sarah's investment in stock grew 28% to $384. How much did she invest?

User Hortense
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Answer:

$300

Explanation:

Let x = starting investment

1.28x = 384

Divide 384 by 1.28

1.28x/1.28 = 384/1.28

x = 300

User Obadiah
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Answer:

$107.52

Explanation:

a percentage is always over hundred therefore divide 28% by hundred then multiply by $384.

User Eder
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