document.write( "Question 443563: Joseph is the manager of a trust. he invested 30% of a clients cash in government bonds that earn 6.5% annual simple interest, 30% in utility stocks that earn 7% annual simple interest, and the remainder in an account that earns 8% annual simple interest. The total annual interest earned from the investments was 5437.50. Find the total amount invested. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #307431 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .3x(.065)+.3x(.07)+.4x(.08)=5437.50 \n" ); document.write( ".0195x+.021x+.032x=5437.50 \n" ); document.write( ".0725x=5437.50 \n" ); document.write( "x=5437.50/.0725=75000 \n" ); document.write( "The total amount invested was $75000.00.. \n" ); document.write( " |