If P is the value of the principal amount (which is the same in both certificates), then from the condition you have these two equations 350 = P*r (1) 550 = P*(r+0.04) (2) where "r" is the unknown smaller rate. Subtract equation (1) from equation (2). You will get 200 = P*0.04. Hence, the principal is P == 5000 dollar. Now from equation (1) you can find the smaller rate 350 = 5000*r, r = = 0.07. ANSWER. The lower rate is 7%. The higher rate is 11%.