<PRE><B>Question 1139798</B>


Maria invests a total of $10,500 in two accounts paying 6% and 15% annual interest, respectively. How much was invested in each account if, after one year, the total interest was $990.00.

accounts paying 6% let amount invested be x

 and 15% annual interest, this amount will 10500-x

6%x+(10500-x)*15%= 990

0.06x + 1575 -0.15x =990

-0.09x = -585

x= $6500

Balance @15%= $ 4000



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