Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the amount loaned at 7% and ($19,000 - x) be the amount loaned at 15%
Given:
Interest incurred at 7%, I1 + Interest incurred at 15%, I2 = $2000
Interest, I = amount × rate
I1 = 7/100 × x
I2 = 15/100 × ($19,000 - x)
From the above expressions,
(0.07)x + (0.15) × ($19,000 - x) = $2,000
Solving for x,
0.07x + 2850 - 0.15x = 2000
Collecting like terms,
0.08x = 850
x = $10625
The amount loaned at 7% interest is
$10625
The amount loaned at 15% interest is ($19000 - $10625)
= $8375