Let x be the amount deposited at 4.5%. Then the amount deposited at 5% is 2x, according to the condition. Your equation is THIS : interest + interest = total interest 0.045x + 0.05*(2x) = 1740 dollars. Simplify and solve for x: 0.045x + 0.1x = 1740 0.145x = 1740 ====> x == 12000. Answer. $12000 were deposited at 4.5% and $24000 were deposited at 5%.