Question

the governor of state A earns $53,545 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is $310,365, find the salaries of each.​

Answer 1

the governor of state B = $128,410

the governor of state A = $ 181,955

Explanation:

Lets say that:

the governor of state B = x

the governor of state A = x+$53,545

x+x+$53,545=

2x+$53,545= $310,365

2x=$256,820

x=$128,410

the governor of state A = $128,410 +$53,545 = $ 181,955

Answer 2

Governor of State A earns $181,955 and Govermoe of State B earns $128,410