SOLUTION: Jack and Jill both made investments in the stock market but Jill decided to invest more than Jack. Jill's investment earned her 5% interest while Jack earned 9% interest. If they b
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Question 911184: Jack and Jill both made investments in the stock market but Jill decided to invest more than Jack. Jill's investment earned her 5% interest while Jack earned 9% interest. If they both made the same amount of money, how much did Jack invest? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .05x=.09y,
x>y
I would say we need a little more info.
Some possible answers
x = 1620, y = 900
x = 3240, y = 1800
