SOLUTION: Mike has $15000 to invest, part at 5% and part at 8%. He wants the income from simple interest on the two investments to total 1080 dollars annually. How much should he invest for

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Question 1094872: Mike has $15000 to invest, part at 5% and part at 8%. He wants the income from simple interest on the two investments to total 1080 dollars annually. How much should he invest for each rate?

Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is a standard problem on investment.

If you want to learn on how to solve it on your own, read the lesson
    - Using systems of equations to solve problems on investment
in this site.

Consider it as a sample/template/prototype.  Read it attentively.
Then solve your problem by substituting your data.
In this way you will learn the method.

Good luck and happy learning  !!