7.) Your 401K saving account was worth $5,500. During the first year it was invested it lost 8%. During the second year, it gained 10%. What was the value of your 401K after the first 2 years?

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7.) Your 401K saving account was worth $5,500. During the first year it was invested it lost 8%. During the second year, it gained 10%. What was the value of your 401K after the first 2 years?
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Given that, the initial balance in 401K savings account is $5,500 and the lost percent for the first year is 8%.

Obtain the balance in the first year.

Loss in first year=$5,500×8%=$5500×0.08=$440

Thus the balance in first year is 5500-440=$5060.

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