Jefferson Bank made a loan at 7% interest for 238 days. If the amount of interest was $300.81, use the ordinary interest method to find the amount of principal (in $) borrowed. (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

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Jefferson Bank made a loan at 7% interest for 238 days. If the amount of interest was $300.81, use the ordinary interest method to find the amount of principal (in $) borrowed. (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)
 

 

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