Question

The governor of state A earns ​$53,405 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is ​$301,375​, find the salaries of each.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let x be the amount B earns.

So,

A earns - $53,405

B earns - $x

Total earned = (Amount A earned + Amount B earned)

$301,375 = $(53,405 + x)+$x

$301,375 = $53,405 + $2x

$(301,375-53,405)/2 = x

x = $123,985 = Amount B earned

$53,405 + x = $177,390 = Amount A earned