Governor A earns $53,925 more than Governor B. Their salary totals total $287,655. What are the salaries of each?

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Answer 1

Here's a thought! Let b = salary of Gov B.  Then the problem tells you that Gov A makes b + 52,925.

Furthermore, the sum of these two (annual) salaries is 287,655.

 

This looks easy now, doesn't it?  Hint: Solve for b, then state both salaries, and check their sum.