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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.5 Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 12 · Algebra · Systems

Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 12

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Jill’s Sandwich Shoppe owes $65,200 on two business loans, one at 4.5% interest and the other at 7.2% interest. The total amount of interest owed last year was $3,582. What was the principal for each loan?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.5 Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations · Try It 12

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