document.write( "Question 1137077: Sharyn invests 2000 more in an account that earns 9% simple interest than she invests in an account that earns 6% simple interest. How much did she invest in each account if her total interest is $405 after 1 year? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #754919 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x smaller account @6%=.06x interest in one year \n" ); document.write( "x+2000 in larger account at 9%=.09x+180 interest in one year \n" ); document.write( "sum is 405=.15x+180 \n" ); document.write( ".15x=225 \n" ); document.write( "x=$1500 in smaller account and 6% is $90 \n" ); document.write( "x+2000=$3500 in larger account and 9% is $315 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |