SOLUTION: Bruce invested some money in the Thomas 300 fund and $3000 more than that amount in the Thomas 400 fune. For the year he was in the funds, the 300 fund paid 18% simple interest and

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Question 101001: Bruce invested some money in the Thomas 300 fund and $3000 more than that amount in the Thomas 400 fune. For the year he was in the funds, the 300 fund paid 18% simple interest and the 400 fund paid 15% simple interest. If the income for the two investments totaled $3750 for one year, then how much did he invest in each fund.
Please advise...I don't even know where to begin.

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(18%)+(x+3000)(15%)=3750 ... .18x+.15x+450=3750