Question 982423
James spends 16,5% on groceries 
andand 3,5% of his monthly salary  transport

if his combined expenditure on groceries and transport amounts to R4 500


let x be his income

16.5%x+3.5%x = 4500

multiply by 100
16.5x+3.5x= 450000

20x=450000

x=22500

16.5% of 22500= $3712.50  groceries
3.5%0f 22500=$787.50 transport




1)How much does James earn per month
2)How much does he spend on transport per month 
3)How much does he spend on groceries