Problema Solution

You have $2,000 to invest, and two funds that you'd like to invest in. Fund Y yields 12% interest. Fund X yields 16% interest. How much do you invest in each account if you make $250?

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let


x = the amount invested in fund X


y = the amount invested in fund Y


x + y = 2000


0.16x + 0.12y = 250


by solving the above system of equations we find:


x = $250


y = $1,750


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you should invest $250 into fund X and $1,750 into fund Y.