Solve the Problem. -A College Student Earned $8400 During Summer Vacation Working as Vacation

question 76

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A college student earned $8400 during summer vacation working as a waiter in a popular restaurant. The student invested part of the money at 10% and the rest at 8%. If the student received a total of $720 in interest at the end of the year, how much was invested at 10%?

• A) $4200
• B) $1050
• C) $2400
• D) $6000

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, which are hormones produced by the adrenal gland that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroid hormones.