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An investor receives interest on two simple interest investments, one
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An investor receives interest on two simple interest investments, one at 3%, annually, and the other at 2%, annually. The amount invested at 3% is $20,000. The two investments together earn $900 annually
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The amount invested at 2% |
The amount invested at 3% |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: An investor receives interest on two simple interest investments, one
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10 Jul 2021, 01:40
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Solution:
Amount invested at 3% is $20,000
Interest received at 3%=pni=20000 x 0.03 x 1=600
Interest received at 2%=900-600=300
Thus,300=p x 0.02 x 1
\(\frac{300}{0.02}\)=p
p= 15000
A: 15000
B: 20000
Qty A<Qty B
IMO B
Hope this helps!
Amount invested at 3% is $20,000
Interest received at 3%=pni=20000 x 0.03 x 1=600
Interest received at 2%=900-600=300
Thus,300=p x 0.02 x 1
\(\frac{300}{0.02}\)=p
p= 15000
A: 15000
B: 20000
Qty A<Qty B
IMO B
Hope this helps!
gmatclubot
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