document.write( "Question 247844: A trust fund of $45,000 was divided into three parts in the ration of 2:3:4, and the parts were invested at 4%, 5% and 6% annual rates of simple interest, respectively. How much total interest income did the money earn after one year? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #180693 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2+3+4=9 units. \n" ); document.write( "2x+3x+4x=45,000 \n" ); document.write( "9x=45,000 \n" ); document.write( "x=45,000/9 \n" ); document.write( "x=$5,000 per unit. \n" ); document.write( "2*5,000=10,000 \n" ); document.write( "3*5,000=15,000 \n" ); document.write( "4*5,000=20,000 \n" ); document.write( "Proof \n" ); document.write( "10,000+15,000+20,000=45,000 \n" ); document.write( "10,000*.04+15,000*05+20,000*.06 \n" ); document.write( "400+750+1,200=$2,350 total interest. \n" ); document.write( " |