document.write( "Question 630568: An investor invested a total of $1,300 in two mutual funds. One fund earned a 8% profit while the other earned a 5% profit. If the investor's total profit was $95, how much was invested in each mutual fund? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #396999 by John10(297)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! An investor invested a total of $1,300 in two mutual funds. One fund earned a 8% profit while the other earned a 5% profit. If the investor's total profit was $95, how much was invested in each mutual fund?\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "------------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Hi,\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "We will solve the linear system of two linear equations:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "We will let x be the amount of 8% investment and y be the amount of 5% investment\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Equation 1: x + y = 1300 (total invested money) \n" ); document.write( "Equation 2: 0.08x + 0.05y = 95 (total interest of both investments)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solve the linear system and you will find your answers:)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "John10 \n" ); document.write( " |