A total of 10000 is to be divided between Sean and George wi
A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean how much will each receive.
A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean how much will each receive.
Solution
Let x = Sean\'s money
x + (x-3000) = 10,000
2x = 13,000
x = 6,500
or
in another we we can find out,
g+s=10000
g+g+3000=10000
2g+3000=10000
2g=7000
g=3500
s=6500
