document.write( "Question 264270: A financial planner wants to invest $8000, some in stock earning 15% annually and the rest in bonds earning 6% annually. How much should be invested at each rate to get a return of $930 annually from the two investments? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #194582 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .15x+.06(8,000-x)=930 \n" ); document.write( ".15x+480-.06x=930 \n" ); document.write( ".09x=930-480 \n" ); document.write( ".09x=450 \n" ); document.write( "x=450/.09 \n" ); document.write( "x=5,000 invested @ 15%. \n" ); document.write( "8,000-5,000=3,000 invested @ 6% \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".15*5,000+.06*3,000=930 \n" ); document.write( "750+180=930 \n" ); document.write( "930=930 \n" ); document.write( " |