Problema Solution

harriet has 4000 invested in two saving accounts. one account earns 6% interest per year, the other pays 7% per year if total interest per year is 264 how much invested at each rate?

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0.06(x) + 0.07(y) = 264

x+y = 4000

0.06x + 0.06y = 240

0.01y = 24

y = 2400

x = 4000 - 2400 = 1600