document.write( "Question 149685: Walt made an extra $9000.00 lst year from his part time job. He invested part of the money at 9% and the rest at 8%. He made a total of $770.00 in interest. How much was invested at 8%? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #109879 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .09x+.08(9,000-x)=770 \n" ); document.write( ".o9x+720-.08x=770 \n" ); document.write( ".01x=770-720 \n" ); document.write( ".01x=50 \n" ); document.write( "x=50/.01 \n" ); document.write( "x=5,000 invested @ 9% \n" ); document.write( "9,000-5,000=4,000 invested @ 8% \n" ); document.write( "proof: \n" ); document.write( ".09*5000+.08*4000=770 \n" ); document.write( "450+320=770 \n" ); document.write( "770=770 \n" ); document.write( " |