Problema Solution

Nico is saving money for his college education. He invests some money at 8% and %1200 less than that amount at 7%. The investments produced a total $231 interest in 1 year. How much did he invest at each rate?

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Answer:

x=$ 2180 at 7%

x=$980  at 8%

Solution:

equation:

0.08(x-1200)+0.07(x)=231

Solving for x:

x=$ 2180 at 7%

x=$980  at 8%