College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.3 - Page 135: 42

Answer

7000 at 14% interest and 5000 at 6% loss

Work Step by Step

0.14x-0.06(12,000-x)=680 0.14x-720+0.06x=680 0.2x=1400 x=7000 at 14% interest 12,000-7000=5000 at 6% loss
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