Ask Question
19 January, 11:32

Kevin earns $2 more per hour than aaron and $2.50 less per hour than christabel at their jobs as lifeguards at the local pool. Together, they all earn $48.50 per hour. What is each person's hourly wage?

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 19 January, 11:39
    0
    Kevin makes $16/hr, Aaron makes $14/hr, Christabel makes $18.5/hr

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Kevin is x

    Aaron is x-2

    Christabel is x+2.5

    add the three together and solve for x

    x + (x-2) + (x+2.5) = 48.5

    3x+.5=48.5

    3x=48

    x=16
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Kevin earns $2 more per hour than aaron and $2.50 less per hour than christabel at their jobs as lifeguards at the local pool. Together, ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers