document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=342377>Question 342377</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Nico is saving money for his college education. He invests some money at 5%, and $1900 less than that amount at 4%. The investments produced a total of $185 interest in 1 yr. How much did he invest at each rate? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "185 = 0.05x + 0.04(x - 1900)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 0.05x + 0.04x - 76\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "185 + 76 = 0.09x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 261/0.09 = 2900\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So, he invested $2900 at 5% and $1000 at 4%.<BR>\n" );
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