Algebra - Word Problems - Investment Part 2/3

Word problems are challenging, but rewarding once you learn how they're done! Let's take a look at another word problem. This problem deals interest rate percentages.

Problem Text: A total of $6000 was invested, a portion at 6% and the remainder at 8%. The total amount of interest earned was $450. How much was invested at each rate?

[MichelvanBiezen]

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[cael]

Is there a quicker method for this? Like a method where you can answer this in under a minute

[SpaceSurge]

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[AleOmalley]

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[JacobQuan-brpt]

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[gxyen]

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[inakishendelzare]

Why didn’t you multiplied the “x” and “6000-x” into 100?

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