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Word problems are challenging, but rewarding once you learn how they're done!  Let's take a look at another word problem.  This problem deals interest rate percentages.  
Problem Text: Mary invested a certain amount of money at a 10% interest rate and $2000 more than that at a 12% interest rate.  Her total yearly interest earned is $1340.  How much money did she invest at each rate?