Use Two Equations in Two Variables to Solve the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use two equations in two variables to solve the following problem. Maria and Susan pool their resources to buy several lottery tickets. They win $700,000! They agree that Susan should get $50,000 more than Maria, because she gave most of the money. How much will Maria get?

• A)$280,000
• B)$275,000
• C)$225,000
• D)$325,000
• E)$240,000

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