Solve the problem.
-The average weekly salary of two employees is $1,200. One makes $200 more than the other. Find their salaries.
A) One makes $700 and the other makes $900.
B) One makes $500 and the other makes $700.
C) One makes $1,100 and the other makes $1,300.
D) One makes $1,300 and the other makes $1,500.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the salaries be x and x+200. The average salary is (x + (x+200))/2 = 1200. Solving gives x = 1100, so the salaries are $1,100 and $1,300.

Solve the Problem. -The Average Weekly Salary of Two Employees Is $1,200. One