Problema Solution

Walt made an extra $10000 at a part time job last year. He invested part of it at 8% and the rest at 9%. He made a total of $830.00 in interest. How much was invested at 9%.

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let


x = the money invested at 9%


10,000 - x = the rest of the money was invested at 8%


He made a total of $830.00 in interest:


0.08(10000 - x) + 0.09x = 830.00


by solving we find:


x = $3,000


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Walt invested $3,000 at 9%.