Multiply 2 2/4 by 5/8.
First, simplify 2 2/4 to 2 1/2.
Then, convert to improper form (5/2).
5/2 x 5/8 = 25/16
answer: 1 9/16 gallons of water
.04(2x)+.03(x)+.05(500+x)=2025
.08x+.03x+.05x+25=2025
.16x+25=2025
.16x=2000
x=12500
She has 2x invested at 4%, so she had $25000.00 invested at 4%.