document.write( "Question 138850: Pablo invested $45,000 in two bonds. The first bond paid 3% interest per year and the second bond paid 8% per year. The total interest Pablo received in one year was $2850. How much did he invest in each bond? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #101307 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .08x+.03(45,000-x)=2,850 \n" ); document.write( ".08x+1,350-.03x=2,850 \n" ); document.write( ".05x=2,850-1,350 \n" ); document.write( ".05x=1,500 \n" ); document.write( "x=1,500/.05 \n" ); document.write( "x=30,000 amount invested @ 8%. \n" ); document.write( "45,000-30,000=15,000 amount invested @ 3%. \n" ); document.write( "proof: \n" ); document.write( ".08*30,000+.03*15,000=2,850 \n" ); document.write( "2,400+450=2,850 \n" ); document.write( "2,850=2,850\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |