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| Question 983253:  Part of $18,000 is invested at 8% annual interest, and the rest is invested at 6%. After one year, the accounts paid $1,220 in interest. How much was invested at the lower rate? round to nearest cent.
 
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  , a portion of  currency units, is invested at  percent annual interest and the other part,  , is invested at  percent annual interest. After one year the accounts paid  currency units in interest. How much was invested at each of the interest rates? 
 
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