Roger bought two plots of land for a total of $120,000. When he sold the first plot, he made a profit of 15%. When he sold the second, he lost 10%. His total profit was $5,500. How much did he pay for each piece of land?

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Roger bought two plots of land for a total of $120,000. When he sold the first plot,
he made a profit of 15%. When he sold the second, he lost 10%. His total profit was
$5,500.
How much did he pay for each piece of land?
Transcribed Image Text:Roger bought two plots of land for a total of $120,000. When he sold the first plot, he made a profit of 15%. When he sold the second, he lost 10%. His total profit was $5,500. How much did he pay for each piece of land?
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