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Sharon and james want to begin an education fund for their two daughters. They invest $5000 in a certificate of depoist for one year, with an annual return of 5%. $4000 is invested in a more risky venture that they hope will have an annual return of 9%. How much money will they have at the end of 1 year if their risky investment performs as they hope?

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Sharon and james want to begin an education fund for their two daughters. They invest $5000 in a certificate of depoist for one year, with an annual return of 5%. $4000 is invested in a more risky venture that they hope will have an annual return of 9%. How much money will they have at the end of 1 year if their risky investment performs as they hope?

interest from investment of $5000 in 5%

= 5000*5*1/100 

= $250

interest from investment of $4000 in 9%

= 4000*9*1/100

= $360

Total interest = $610