If x dollars is invested at 10 percent for one year and y dollars is invested at 8 percent for one year, the annual income from the 10 percent investment will exceed the annual income from the 8 percent investment by $56. If $2,000 is the total amount invested, how much is invested at 8 percent? Choices
A) $ 280
B) $ 800
C) $ 892
D) $ 1,108
E) $ 1,200

Rationale: "( a ) $ 280 ( b ) $ 800 ( c ) $ 892 ( d ) $ 1,108 ( e ) $ 1,200 y = 2000 - x . 1 x - . 08 ( 2000 - x ) = 56 . - 160 + . 18 x = 56 x = 1200 and y = 800 answer : b"
Answer: B