Need help with making an equation for the following problem:

A sum of $15,000 is split, and the two parts are invested at 8% and 6%, respectively. If the interest for the 8% exceeds the interest from the 6% investment by $360, how much is invested at each rate?

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Need help with making an equation for the following problem:


 A sum of $15,000 is split, and the two parts are invested at 8% and 6%, respectively. If the interest for the 8% exceeds the interest from the 6% investment by $360, how much is invested at each rate?

anonymous · Answer

consider one x and other y and proceed

anonymous · Answer

I understand this but I am not sure how to make the equation:
for example do I

X.08 + Y.06= 360?

anonymous · Answer

let split be x and y
now 8%x=6%y +360$

anonymous · Answer

yeah you're right, great!!

anonymous · Answer

and x+y=15000

anonymous · Answer

Alright,

anonymous · Answer

I have done around 100 problems and my brain is completely fried haha.

anonymous · Answer

haha it happens !!!