Question

Together, victor and tami vargas earn $33,280 per year. Tami earns $4,160 more per year than victor earns. How much do victor and tami each earn per year?

Answer 1

Answer:

Tami-$18720, Victor-$14560.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Divide the total ($33280) by two, giving you $16640.

2) Divide the $4160 by two, giving you $2080.

3) Add this $2080 to half of the total ($16640), which gives you $18720.

4) Minus how much more Tami earns than Victor ($4160) from this, giving you what Victor earns-$14560.

This method works as you half the total, giving you two equal salaries. You then divide the difference by two and add it to the half of the salaries meaning you have twice the original difference as the total is halved.