Question

Javier invests money in two accounts. He invests twice as much in an account paying 11% as he does in an account paying 3%. If he earns $104.50 in interest in one year from both accounts combined, how much did he invest altogether?

Answer 1

we have a total interest = a + b

Answer 2

104.5 = (0.11(2x)) + (0.03(x))

Answer 3

104.5=.22x+.03x

Answer 4

.25x=104.5

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

x=418

Answer 7

2(418)+418 = total investment

Answer 8

1254

Answer 9

i believe we got it

Answer 10

but when i see the answers they are 800$, 550$, 1200$, 1350$

Answer 11

or none of the above

Answer 12

hm lets check our math

Answer 13

i think our math is right

Answer 14

i believe so as well so it might just be none of the above

Answer 15

agreed

Answer 16

well thank you for helping me !

Answer 17

np good luck

Answer 18

Yes it was correct and thanks!

Answer 19

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