Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Rule Example
+(+) Two like signs become a positive sign 3+(+2) = 3 + 2 = 5
−(−) 6−(−3) = 6 + 3 = 9
+(−) Two unlike signs become a negative sign 7+(−2) = 7 − 2 = 5
−(+) 8−(+2) = 8 − 2 = 6
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Answer is Mary because
8/8 is a whole
4/8 is a half
3/8 is less than 1/2
Eg. the first loan is x, the second loan will be (9,000 - x)
First, we need to make an equation based on the problem
first interest + second interest = 492
5% of x + 6% of (9,000 - x) = 492
<em>This is the equation</em>
Second, solve the equation and find out the value of x (first loan)
0.05x + 0.06(9.000 - x) = 492
0.05x + 540 - 0.06x = 492
-0.01x + 540 = 492
-0.01x = 492 - 540
-0.01x = -48
x = -48/-0.01
x = 4,800
Third, find the second loan
9,000 - x
= 9,000 - 4,800
= 4,200
SUMMARY
The first loan that has interest of 5% is $4,800
The second loan that has interest of 6% is $4,200
