Problema Solution

Emma has money in two savings accounts. One rate is 6% and the other is 14%. If she has $150 more in the 14% account and the total interest is $110, how much is invested in each savings account?

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let


x = the money invested in the 6% account


x + 150 = the money invested in the 14% account


the total interest is $110:


0.06x + 0.14(x + 150) = 110


by solving we find:


x = $445


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x + 150 = 445 + 150 = $595


$445 is invested in the 6% account and $595 is invested in the 14% account.