Math Problem Statement

A bank loaned out $120,000, part of it at the flat rate of 12% per year and the rest at the flat rate of 6% per year. If, after one year, the total interest received on both loans was $13,200, how much was loaned at 12%

? (Simple interest is paid once, at the end of the year.) answer this in whole number

Solution

Let's denote the amount loaned at 12% as xx, and the amount loaned at 6% as 120,000x120,000 - x.

The interest received from the amount loaned at 12% is: Interest at 12%=0.12×x\text{Interest at 12\%} = 0.12 \times x

The interest received from the amount loaned at 6% is: Interest at 6%=0.06×(120,000x)\text{Interest at 6\%} = 0.06 \times (120,000 - x)

The total interest received after one year is the sum of these two amounts: 0.12x+0.06(120,000x)=13,2000.12x + 0.06(120,000 - x) = 13,200

Now, let's solve this equation for xx.

  1. Distribute the 0.06: 0.12x+0.06×120,0000.06x=13,2000.12x + 0.06 \times 120,000 - 0.06x = 13,200 0.12x+7,2000.06x=13,2000.12x + 7,200 - 0.06x = 13,200

  2. Combine like terms: 0.06x+7,200=13,2000.06x + 7,200 = 13,200

  3. Subtract 7,200 from both sides: 0.06x=6,0000.06x = 6,000

  4. Divide both sides by 0.06 to solve for xx: x=6,0000.06=100,000x = \frac{6,000}{0.06} = 100,000

So, the amount loaned at 12% is $100,000.

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Related Questions:

  1. How much was loaned at 6%?
  2. What would the interest be if the entire $120,000 was loaned at 12%?
  3. What would the interest be if the entire $120,000 was loaned at 6%?
  4. What is the total interest received after 2 years?
  5. How would the loan amount change if the interest rates were swapped?
  6. What if the total interest received was $15,000 instead of $13,200?
  7. What is the percentage of the total loan that was lent at 12%?
  8. How much would the interest be if the loan at 12% was $80,000?

Tip:

Always double-check your final steps to ensure accuracy in calculations, especially in financial problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simple Interest
Linear Equations

Formulas

Simple Interest formula: I = PRT

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12