SOLUTION: My basic salary plus over time salary is altogether $2500. My basic salary is $2000 more than my over time salary. What is my basic salary?
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Question 997678: My basic salary plus over time salary is altogether $2500. My basic salary is $2000 more than my over time salary. What is my basic salary?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
basic salary = B
overtime salary = O
B + O = 2500
B = 2000 + O
Substitute B.
2000 + O + O = 2500
2O = 500
O = 250
basic salary = $2250
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