How would you write a real-world problem that models the following equation: 0.08x=0.06x+140

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A certain sum yields $140 more in interest when the interest rate is 8% than when it is 6%.

In a sports league, 6% of the players times 8% of the players in the same league equals 140.

On one specific item, 6% sales tax plus 8% sales tax on the same item adds to $140.

For a certain sum, 8% equals $140.06.

Answer 1

The best real-world problem that models the equation \(0.08x = 0.06x + 140\) is:

A certain sum yields $140 more in interest when the interest rate is 8% than when it is 6%.

This description captures the essence of the equation by setting up a scenario where the difference in interest earned at two different rates equates to a fixed amount, which in this case is $140.