Question

Rick earns $500 less than three times as much as jim. If their combined salary is $49,500, how much do they each earn

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct Answer = $12,500

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let jims earning be X  then,                       ....................(1)

         risk earning = 3X -  $ 500                     ....................(2)

         jims + risks = $ 49500

        Add equation (1) and  (2) ,

         X + 3X -  $ 500 = $ 49500

         4X = $ 49500 -  $ 500

         X = $ 49000 / 4

        X = $ 12250

Jims earning is : $ 12250

Risks Earning is :  $ 36250