Question

Every year a man is paid $500 more than the previous year. If he receives $17 800 over four years, what was he paid in the first year?

Answer 1

Answer:

16300

Step-by-step explanation:

initial amount  first year= x

at second year=x+500

at third year=x+500+500

at fourth year=x+500+500+500

for four years =x+1500

x+1500=17800

x=17800-1500

x=16300