Craig is saving to buy a vacation home. He inherits some money from a wealthy uncle, then combines this with the $21,000 he has already saved and doubles the total in a lucky investment. He ends up with $134,000, just enough to buy a cabin on the lake. How much did he inherit? $47,000 $45,000 $43,000 $92,000 $46,000

Craig is saving to buy a vacation home. He inherits some money from a wealthy uncle, then combines this with the $21,000 he has already saved and doubles the total in a lucky investment. He ends up with $134,000, just enough to buy a cabin on the lake. How much did he inherit? $47,000 $45,000 $43,000 $92,000 $46,000

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.6: Solve Applications With Linear Inequalities

Problem 3.115TI: Malik is planning a 6-day summer vacation trip. He has $840 in savings, and he earns $45 per hour...

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