Problema Solution

Mrs. Carter invested a sum of money at 4%. She invested a second sum. 250$ more than the first sum, at 6%. If the total annual income was 90$, how much did she invest each amount?

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let


x = the sum invested at 4%


x + 250 = the sum invested at 6%


the total annual income was 90$:


0.04x + 0.06(x + 250) = 90


by solving we find:


x = $750


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$750 + $250 = $1,000


Mrs. Carter invested $750 at 4% and $1,000 at 6%.