Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-A salesman sold $200 more than the rest of the sales staff. If the sales total for the day was $2050, how much did the rest of the sales staff sell?
A) $1125
B) $925
C) $1850
D) $1025

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the amount sold by the rest of the sales staff. The salesman sold x + $200. Together, they sold $2050. So, the equation is x + (x + $200) = $2050. Solving this, 2x + $200 = $2050, then 2x = $1850, and x = $925.

Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method