SOLUTION: Cassandra bought a 10−yr Treasury note that paid the equivalent of 3.5% simple
interest. She invested $4000 more in a 15−yr bond earning 4.1% than she did in the Treasury note
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Question 1137046: Cassandra bought a 10−yr Treasury note that paid the equivalent of 3.5% simple
interest. She invested $4000 more in a 15−yr bond earning 4.1% than she did in the Treasury note. If the total amount of interest from these investments is $10, 180, determine the amount of principal for each investment. Assume that each investment was held to maturity.
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10-year Treasury note:
Principal = p
Rate = 0.035
Time = 10
Interest = 10(0.035p) = 0.35p
15-year bond:
Principal = p + 4000
Rate = 0.035 + 0.041 = 0.076
Time = 15
Interest = 15(0.076(p + 4000)) = 15(0.076p + 304) = 1.14p + 4560
(0.35p) + (1.14p + 4560) = 10180
1.49p + 4560 = 10180
1.49p = 5620
p = 3771.81
10-year Treasury note:
Principal = p = $3771.81
15-year bond:
Principal = p + 4000 = $7771.81
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