SOLUTION: The difference in the pocket money of Sridhar and Shaju is Rs 20. If the sum of their pocket money is Rs 100, find the pocket money of each. the pocket money of Sridhar is more

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Question 823026: The difference in the pocket money of Sridhar and Shaju is Rs 20. If the
sum of their pocket money is Rs 100, find the pocket money of each. the
pocket money of Sridhar is more than that of Shaju

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference in the pocket money of Sridhar and Shaju is Rs 20. If the
sum of their pocket money is Rs 100, find the pocket money of each. the
pocket money of Sridhar is more than that of Shaju
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Equations:
Sr - Sh = 20
Sr + Sh = 100
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Add and solve for "Sr"::
2Sr = 120
Sr = 60
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Then Sh = 40
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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