Question

Donald is the CEO of a company and earns three times as much as the combined salary of his two vice presidents, Susan and Kurt. If Susan earns s and Kurt earns k, then how much does Donald earn in terms of s and k?

Answer 1

Donald earnings = 3(s + k)

Explanation:

Susan earnings = s

Kurt earnings = k

Combined salary = s + k

Donald earns earns three times as much as the combined salary of his two vice presidents,

Donald earnings = 3(s + k)

= 3s + 3k