Problema Solution

Nico is saving money for his college education. He invests some money at 7% and $900 less than that amount at 4%. The investsments produce a total of $162 intrest in 1 year. How much did Nico invest at each rate?

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let he invest in 7% = $x

interest = 7x/100

invest in 4% = $(x-900)

interest = 4(x-900)/100

total = (11x - 3600)/100

=> 11x/100 -36 = 162

=> 11x/100 = 198

=> x = 1800

invest in 7% =$1800

invest in 4% = $900