SOLUTION: Helene invested a total of $1750 in two simple-interest bank accounts. One account paid 4% annual interest; the other paid 5% annual interest. The total amount of interest she earn

Question 1106642: Helene invested a total of $1750 in two simple-interest bank accounts. One account paid 4% annual interest; the other paid 5% annual interest. The total amount of interest she earned after 1 year was $78. Find amount invested in each account.
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