kyle plans to invest 5000 part at 3 simple interest and the
kyle plans to invest $5000 part at 3% simple interest and the rest at 4% simple interest. what is the most that he can invest at 3% and still be guaranteed at least $170 in interest per year
kyle plans to invest $5000 part at 3% simple interest and the rest at 4% simple interest. what is the most that he can invest at 3% and still be guaranteed at least $170 in interest per year
Solution
Let x be the part at 3%.
And \'5000 - x\' be the part at 4%
Then, 0.03 x + 0.04 (5000 - x) = 170
That is, 3x + 4(5000 - x) = 17000
3x + 20000 - 4x = 17000
3x - 4x = 17000 - 20000
-x = -3000
x = 3000
So, he can invest $3000 most at 3% and still be guaranteed at least $170 in interest per year.
