Question

James and Linder got married and got new jobs Chic Linder in earns $3400 per year more than James. Together, they earn $82,300 per year. How much does each of them earn per year?

Answer 1

James earns `$39450` and Linder earns `$42850` per year.

Explanation:

Let James earns `$x` per year.

Then Linder earns `$(x+3400)` per year.

Their total earnings is `$82300 :. x+x+3400=82300 or 2x=82300-3400=78900 or x=78900/2= 39450 ; x+3400=39450+3400= 42850`

Therefore James earns `$39450` per year and Linder earns `$42850` per year.[Ans]