Desa Invested a Certain Amount of Money at 4% Interest

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Multiple Choice

Desa invested a certain amount of money at 4% interest and $2,500 more than that amount at 7%. Her total yearly interest was $835. How much did she invest at each rate?

• A) $7,000 at 4% and $9,500 at 7%
• B) $8,500 at 4% and $6,000 at 7%
• C) $6,000 at 4% and $8,500 at 7%
• D) $5,000 at 4% and $7,500 at 7%
• E) $8,000 at 4% and $10,500 at 7%

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