SOLUTION: Last year, Brian earned a total of $140 in interest from two savings accounts. He saved a total of $3000, part at 3% and the rest at 5%. How much did he invest in the 5% account?

SOLUTION: Last year, Brian earned a total of $140 in interest from two savings accounts. He saved a total of $3000, part at 3% and the rest at 5%. How much did he invest in the 5% account?

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Question 902259: Last year, Brian earned a total of $140 in interest from two savings accounts. He saved a total of $3000, part at 3% and the rest at 5%. How much did he invest in the 5% account?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.05x + .03(3000-x) = 140
x = 50/.02
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