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Question 692745: Help please. I can't think how to solve this problem. The sum of 12000 USD is invested, part at 12% interest and part at 8% interest. Twice as much money was invested at 8% as at 12%. How much money was invested at each rate?
Thank you.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = amount invested at 12%
+2x+ is the amount invested at 8%
+x+%2B+2x+=+12000+
+3x+=+12000+
+x+=+4000+
+2x+=+8000+
$4,000 was invested at 12%
$8,000 was invested at 8%