Question

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Last year, Reuben deposited $2000 into an account that paid 4% interest per year and $6000 into an account that paid 9% interest per year. No withdrawals were made from the accounts. Answer the questions below. Do not do any rounding.

a) What was the total interest earned at the end of 1 year?

b) What was the percent interest for the total deposited?

Answer 1

For the $2,000 account at 4%, Reuben earned $80, For the $6,000 account at 9%, he earned $540.
a: $540+$80=$620
b: 12.90322580645161% 8000/620=12.90322580645161