Problema Solution

Harry makes two investments. He invests $6000 more at 8.5% than he invests at 7.5%. If the total yearly interest from both investments is $1,022, how much is invested at each rate?

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At 8.5%    9200

at 7.5%    3200

 

x - y = 6000

8.5%x + 7.5%y = 1022