document.write( "Question 156068: walt made an extra $5000 last year from a part-time job. He invested part of the money at 9% and the rest at 7%. He made a total of $370 in interest. how much was invested at 7%? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #115066 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .09x+.07(5,000-x)=370 \n" ); document.write( ".09x+350-.07x=370 \n" ); document.write( ".02x=370-350 \n" ); document.write( ".02x=20 \n" ); document.write( "x=20/.02 \n" ); document.write( "x=$1,000 invested @ 9%. \n" ); document.write( "5,000-100=4,000 invested @ 7% \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".09*1,000+.07*4,000=370 \n" ); document.write( "90+280=370 \n" ); document.write( "370=370 \n" ); document.write( " |