Problema Solution

Walt made an extra $10,000 last year from a part-time job. He invested part of the money at 10% and the rest at 9%. He made a total of $970 in interest. How much did he invest at each rate?

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let investment in 10% = $x

investment in 9% = $(10000-x)

interest earned = 10x/100 + 9(10000-x)/100

=> 10x + 90000 - 9x = 97000

=> x = 7000

investment in 10% = $7000

investment in 9% = $3000