A total of $6000 is invested for 5 yr with a total return of $1080. Part of the money is invested in a fund that returns the equivalent of 2% simple interest. The rest of the money is invested at 4% simple interest. Determine the amount invested in each account.

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Problem 36CR: Sara invested 2500, part of it at 4 and the rest at 6 yearly interest. The yearly income on the 6...
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A total of $6000 is invested for 5 yr with a total return of $1080. Part of the money is invested in a fund that returns the equivalent of 2% simple interest. The rest of the money is invested at 4% simple interest. Determine the amount invested in each account.

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