document.write( "Question 314627: Walt made an extra $7000 last year from a part-time job. He invested part of the money at 8% and the rest at 6%. He made a total of $500 in interest. How much wasinvested at 6%? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #225060 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .08X+.06(7,000-X)=500 \n" ); document.write( ".08X+420-.06X=500 \n" ); document.write( ".02X=500-420 \n" ); document.write( ".02X=80 \n" ); document.write( "X=80/.02 \n" ); document.write( "X=4,000 AMOUNT INVESTED @ 8%. \n" ); document.write( "7,000-4,000=3,000 AMOUNT INVESTED @ 6%. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".08*4,000+.06*3,000=500 \n" ); document.write( "320+180=500 \n" ); document.write( "500=500 \n" ); document.write( " |