Wendy invested $6500.00 into two bank accounts, one paying 4% simple interest and the other paying 6%. If her annual interest from the two accounts is $344, how much did she invest at 6%?
x = 4%, y = 6%
x + y = 6500
0.04x + 0.06y = 344
x + y = 6500
4x + 6y = 34400
y = 6500 - x
4x + 6(6500-x) = 34400
4x + 3900 -6x = 34400
-2x + 39000 = 34400
-2x + 39000 -39000 = 34400-39000
-2x = -4600
x = 2300
y = 4200
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To find out how much Wendy invested at 6%, we can set up a system of equations based on the information given.
Let's assume Wendy invested x amount of dollars at 4% and (6500 - x) amount of dollars at 6%.
The formula for simple interest is: Interest = Principal * Rate * Time.
For the account with 4% interest, the interest earned would be (x * 0.04), and for the account with 6% interest, the interest earned would be ((6500 - x) * 0.06).
We are given that the total annual interest earned is $344. Therefore, we can write the equation:
(x * 0.04) + ((6500 - x) * 0.06) = 344.
Now, let's solve the equation to find the value of x.
0.04x + 0.06(6500 - x) = 344.
0.04x + 390 - 0.06x = 344.
0.02x = -46.
x = -46 / 0.02.
x = -2300.
We found that x is negative, which doesn't make sense in this context. This indicates that there might be an error in the problem statement or a mistake was made.
Please double-check the values provided or provide any additional information, and I'll be happy to assist you further.