document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1158314>Question 1158314</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Blake has a total of $12,000 to invest into two accounts. One account earns 2% simple interest and the other earns 5% simple interest. How much should be invested in each account to earn exactly $390 at the end of one year </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "12000-x at .05<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".02x+.05(12000-x)=390.  With simple interest it is principal *rate*1 for a year<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".02x+600-.05x=390<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-.03x=-210<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=$7000 at 2% ($140)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "12000-x=$5000 at 5% or $250. </SPAN>\n" );
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