document.write( "Question 751465: Barney and George invested the same amount into two funds. Barney earned 4% and Fred earned 2%. If they earned $420 together. how much did they each invest?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #457215 by reviewermath(1029)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x = amount they invested \n" ); document.write( "0.04x + 0.02x = 420 \n" ); document.write( "0.06x = 420 \n" ); document.write( "x = 420/0.06 = 7000 \n" ); document.write( "Answer: $ |