Gabriel's family is investing $5,000 into two different bonds for college. One bond gave

an interest of 5% per year, and the other 3%. If the combined interest for the year was

$220, how much money was invested in each bond?

Respuesta :

The amount invested in the bond that yields 5% is $3500 and the amount invested in the bond that yields 3% is $1500

This question would be solved using simultaneous equation

Two equations can be derived from this question

a + b = 5000  equation 1

0.05a + 0.03b = 220   equation 2

where a = amount invested in the bond that bears 5% per month

b = amount invested in the bond that bears 3% per month

Multiply equation 1 by 0.05

0.05a + 0.05b = 250 equation 3

Subtract equation 2 from 3

0.02b = 30

Divide both sides of the equation by 0.02

b = 1500

Substitute for b in equation 1

a + 1500 = 5000

subtract 1500 from both sides of the equation

a = 5000 - 1500 = 3500

Amount invested in the bond that yields 5% is $3500

Amount invested in the bond that yields 3% is $1500

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