Question 429941
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Hi
$500 more than the first, at 8%
Let x and (x+$500) represent the amount invested at 6% and 8% respectively
Question states***
 .06x + .08(x+$500) = $180
Solving for x
      .14x = 140
         x = $1000,amount invested at 6%.    $1500 at 8% 
CHECKING our Answer***
.06*$1000 + .08*$1500 =  $60 + $120 = $180