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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.3 Models and Applications · Exercise 37 · Algebra · Inequalities

Models and Applications · Exercise 37

For exercises 17 and 18, use this scenario: A retired woman has $50,000 to invest but needs to make $6,000 a year from the interest to meet certain living expenses. One bond investment pays 15% annual interest. The rest of it she wants to put in a CD that pays 7%.

Fiora starts riding her bike at 20 mi/h. After a while, she slows down to 12 mi/h, and maintains that speed for the rest of the trip. The whole trip of 70 mi takes her 4.5 h. For what distance did she travel at 20 mi/h?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.3 Models and Applications · Exercise 37

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