document.write( "Question 563812: An executive invests $10,000,some at 9% and some at 8% annual interest. If he receives an annual return of $830, how much is invested at each rate? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #365048 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! An executive invests $10,000,some at 9% and some at 8% annual interest. If he receives an annual return of $830, how much is invested at each rate? \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Equations: \n" ); document.write( "x + y = 10,000 \n" ); document.write( "0.09x + 0.08y = 830 \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru 1st by 9 \n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru 2nd by 100 \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "9x + 9y = 9*10,000 \n" ); document.write( "9x + 8y = 83000 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Subtract and solve for \"y\": \n" ); document.write( "y = $7000 (amt. invested at 9%) \n" ); document.write( "x = $3000 (amt. invested at 8% \n" ); document.write( "================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============ \n" ); document.write( " |