Question 623748
Call them salesman A and B.  From the given facts:<P>
A + B = 75.80 and A = B+8.50<P>
B+8.50 + B = 75.80<P>
2B = 67.30<P>
B = 33.65<P>
A = 33.65 + 8.50 = $42.15
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