Math Problem Statement
You have $31,000 you would like to invest in two different stocks, Stock Boll and Stock Coff. The buying limit on Stock Coff is $13,500 and you want to spend at least four times as much money on Stock Boll as Stock Coff. If Stock Boll earns 7% annual interest and Stock Coff earns 4% annual interest, how much money (in dollars) should you invest in each stock to maximize your annual interest earned? What is the maximum annual interest (in dollars)?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Inequalities
Optimization
Formulas
x + y = 31,000
x >= 4y
y <= 13,500
Interest = 0.07x + 0.04y
Theorems
Constraint Optimization
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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