Question

A woman makes 50% more than her husband. Together they make $2500 each month? How much does the woman earn each month?a) $950b) $1500c) $1028d) $1200e) none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:b

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Woman earn 50% more than her husband

Total sum of their money is
`=\$ 2500`

Suppose man earns
`\$ P`

so women earns
`P+0.5 P=P(1+0.5)=1.5 P`

Sum of their money is

`P+1.5 P=2500`

`P=\$ 1000`

Women earns
`=1.5* 1000=\$ 1500`