SOLUTION: Lucy earned $400 and $550 in interest the last 2 years. Describe the average interest she should earn in each of the next 3 years so that her total earnings over the 5-year period

SOLUTION: Lucy earned $400 and $550 in interest the last 2 years. Describe the average interest she should earn in each of the next 3 years so that her total earnings over the 5-year period

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Question 1148700: Lucy earned $400 and $550 in interest the last 2 years. Describe the average interest she should earn in each of the next 3 years so that her total earnings over the 5-year period are at least $2300.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
total=2300-400-550=1350 has to be earned in next 3 years
$1350/3=$450 average.
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