Jenny's net worth increased from $600,000 to $750,000 this year.  During the year, she inherited $50,000 in stocks and bonds.  Jenny earned a salary of $80,000 and saved $10,000 of her salary in her 401(k) plan.  Jenny contributed $3,000 to her IRA from her checking account.  She also used $5,000 from her money market to purchase new bedroom furniture.  Her investments grew by $75,000.  Assuming these are all of her transactions, what was the principal reduction on her mortgage? $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000

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Jenny's net worth increased from $600,000 to $750,000 this year.  During the year, she inherited $50,000 in stocks and bonds.  Jenny earned a salary of $80,000 and saved $10,000 of her salary in her 401(k) plan.  Jenny contributed $3,000 to her IRA from her checking account.  She also used $5,000 from her money market to purchase new bedroom furniture.  Her investments grew by $75,000.  Assuming these are all of her transactions, what was the principal reduction on her mortgage?

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

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