Part of 4000 is invested in a 3% simple interest account and the remainder in a 5% simple interest acoount. If x represents the amount invested at 3%, what expression represents the amount invested at 5%? Write an expression for the amount of interest earned on the two accounts together in 1 year.

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2022-08-07

Part of 4000 is invested in a 3% simple interest account and the remainder in a 5% simple interest acoount. If x represents the amount invested at 3%, what expression represents the amount invested at 5%? Write an expression for the amount of interest earned on the two accounts together in 1 year.

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Jake Landry

Jake Landry

Beginner2022-08-08Added 22 answers

Suppose x is the sum invested at 3%.
then amount left = total amount - x
= 4000 - x
therefore, amount invested in 5% = ( 4000 - x )
expression for interest earned in 1 year
.03x + .05 ( 4000- x) = .08x + 200

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