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22 November, 20:11

You inherit $12,000 with the stipulation that for the first year the money must be invested in two stocks paying 8% and 11% annual interest, respectively. How much should be invested at each rate if the total interest earned for the year is to be $1185?

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  1. 22 November, 20:15
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    0.08x+.11 (12000-x) = 1185

    Solve for x

    X=4500 at 8%

    12000-4500=7500 at 11%
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