document.write( "Question 1151033: Sam invested $ 1750, part of it at 6% and the rest at 8% yearly interest. The yearly income on the 8% investment was $30 more than twice the income from the 6% investment . How much did he invest at each rate \n" ); document.write( "
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document.write( "     $550 invested at 6%.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     The rest, or  $1750 - $550 = $1200, invested at 8%.\r\n" );
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document.write( "CHECK.  0.08*1200 - 20.06*550 = 30 dollars.   ! Precisely correct !\r\n" );
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