Question

Two friends, Darren and Michael, together earn $30 more than twice what Brian earns per month. If Darren and Michael together earn $3,800, how much does Brian earn?

Answer 1

Brian earns `$1885` .

Explanation:

Let Brian earns `$x` . Darren and Michael together earn `$3800`.

By given condition, `3800 =2*x+ 30 or 2x= 3800-30=3770 or x=$1885`

So Brian earns `$1885` [Ans]