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The governor of state A earns $47,535 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is $299,115, find the salaries of each.

The governor of state A earns $47,535 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is $299,115, find the salaries of each.
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The governor of state A earns $47,535 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is $299,115, find the salaries of each.

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$299,115 - $47,535 = $251,580

$251,580/2 = $125,790

State A = $173,325
State B = $125,790
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