SOLUTION: Mr. Jones has $25,000 to invest. he invests part at 8% and the rest at 9%. if he earns $2,120 in interest after 1 year, how much did he invest at each rate?

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Question 1111729: Mr. Jones has $25,000 to invest. he invests part at 8% and the rest at 9%. if he earns $2,120 in interest after 1 year, how much did he invest at each rate?

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.08*x + 0.09*(25000-x) = 2120


solve for x, the investment amount at 8%.

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