document.write( "Question 162115: Natasha inherits 50,000$ and decides to give 20,000$ to charity. With the remaining money she invest into two stocks paying 16% and 25% . If she makes 6060$ on the two investments, find how much money is invested into each stock. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #119493 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 50,000-20,000=30,000 for investments. \n" ); document.write( ".25x+.16(30,000-x)=6,060 \n" ); document.write( ".25x+4,800-.16x=6,060 \n" ); document.write( ".09x=6,060-4,800 \n" ); document.write( ".09x=1,260 \n" ); document.write( "x=1,260/.09 \n" ); document.write( "x=14,000 invested @ 25%. \n" ); document.write( "30,000-14,000=16,000 invested @ 16%. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".25*14,000+.16*16,000=6,060 \n" ); document.write( "3,500+2,560=6,060 \n" ); document.write( "6,060=6,060 \n" ); document.write( " |