Betsy, a recent retiree, requires $6,000 per year in extra income. She has $70,000 to invest and can invest in B-rated bonds paying 17% per year or in a certificate of deposit (CD) paying 7% per year. How much money should be invested in each to realize exactly $6,000 in interest per year?

Betsy, a recent retiree, requires $6,000 per year in extra income. She has $70,000 to invest and can invest in B-rated bonds paying 17% per year or in a certificate of deposit (CD) paying 7% per year. How much money should be invested in each to realize exactly $6,000 in interest per year?

Pfin (with Mindtap, 1 Term Printed Access Card) (mindtap Course List)

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Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter14: Planning For Retirement

Section: Chapter Questions

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