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Algebraic Funds GMAT, GRE Algebra Problem



Ms. Morris invested in Fund A and Fund B. The total amount she invested, in both funds combined, was $100,000. In one year, Fund A paid 23% and Fund B paid 17%. The interest earned in Fund B was exactly $200 greater than the interest earned in Fund A. How much did Ms. Morris invest in Fund A?
(A) $32,000
(B) $36,000
(C) $40,000
(D) $42,000
(E) $45,000


Mixture Problem: GMAT, GRE



24 lbs of coffee P and 25 lbs of coffee V are mixed to make coffee X and Y. The ratio of P to V in coffee X is 4 to 1, in Y is 1 to 5. How much of P is contained in the mixture X?


A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
D. 45