document.write( "Question 186417: a writer received $45,000 as royalty for her book. she invested part of the money in bonds paying 7% interest annually. the rest she invested in a life insurance policy paying 8% interest annually. if the total interest from the investments after 1 year is $3450, how much did she invest in bonds? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #139732 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .08x+.07(45,000-x)=3,450 \n" ); document.write( ".08x+3,150-.07x=3,450 \n" ); document.write( ".01x=3,450-3,150 \n" ); document.write( ".01x=300 \n" ); document.write( "x=300/.01 \n" ); document.write( "x=30,000 invested @ 8% insurance policy. \n" ); document.write( "45,000-30,000=15,000 invested @ 7% bonds. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".08*30,000+.07*15,000=3,450 \n" ); document.write( "2,400+1,050=3,450 \n" ); document.write( "3,450=3,450 \n" ); document.write( " |