Problema Solution

David deposited $12,000 into two saving accounts bearing simple interest. One of the accounts has an interest rate of 7% while the other rate is 6%. If the total interest earned after one year is $800, find the amount deposited into each of the accounts.

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let david invested x in account 1 and y in account 2

x +y = 12,000

0.07x+ 0.06*y= 800

solving two eq

x = 8000

y = 4000