Question 1135537
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The equation is


    0.02*a + 0.10*(55000-a) = 0.052*55000.


The solution is


    a = {{{(0.052*55000 - 0.10*55000)/(0.02-0.1)}}} = one click in Excel = 33000.


<U>Answer</U>.  $33000 to invest in fund A  and the rest $55000 - $33000 = $22000 to invest in fund B.


<U>CHECK</U>.   0.02*33000 + 0.10*22000 = 2860 dollars total interest = 0.052*55000.    ! Correct !
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