SOLUTION: George earned a total of $533 in simple interest from two separate accounts. In an account earning 4% interest, George invested $2,300 more than twice the amount he invested in an

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: George earned a total of $533 in simple interest from two separate accounts. In an account earning 4% interest, George invested $2,300 more than twice the amount he invested in an       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 1123446: George earned a total of $533 in simple interest from two separate accounts. In an account earning 4% interest, George invested $2,300 more than twice the amount he invested in an account earning 1%. How much did he​ invest in each account?
Answer by Alex.33(110) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Account 1: 4%, principal=x
Account 2: 1%, principal=y
x%2A.04%2By%2A.01=533
x=2300%2B2y
Substitute x, and I think you should be able to find out the final result yourself. (Real reason: I don't have a calculator at hand)