SOLUTION: Suppose the average yearly salary of an individual whose final degree is a​ master's is ​$37 thousand less than twice that of an individual whose final degree is a̴
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Question 1057986: Suppose the average yearly salary of an individual whose final degree is a master's is $37 thousand less than twice that of an individual whose final degree is a bachelor's. Combined, two people with each of these educational attainments earn $119 thousand. Find the average yearly salary of an individual with each of these final degrees.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be the amount the bachelor's holder earns. Then the master's holder would be 2n-37. So:
n+2n-37=119
3n=156
n=52
The bachelor graduate earns $52000/year; the master's holder earns $67000/yr. ☺☺☺☺
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