Question 33156
Investment at 5% = x dollars;
Investment at 6% = 10000+x;
Earnings in 1 year from 5% investment = .05x;
Earnings in 1 year from 6% investment = .06(10000+x);
Total earnings in 1 year = $5,880
=> .05x + .06(10000+x) = 5880
=> .11x + 600 = 5880
=> x = 5280/.11 = 48000;
Answer: The original amount of her start-up capital is $48,000+$58,000=$106,000