The total monthly incomes of 24 men is $126000.
58 of them earn the same monthly income each. Each of the remaining men earns 5 times as much per month. Find the difference between the higher monthly income and the lower monthly income.
|
Men with lower incomes |
Men with higher incomes |
Total incomes |
Number |
15 |
9 |
|
Value |
1 u |
5 u |
|
Total value |
15 u |
45 u |
60 u |
Number of men with lower incomes
=
58 x 24
= 15
Number of men with higher incomes
= 24 - 15
= 9
Total monthly incomes
= 15 u + 45 u
= 60 u
60 u = 126000
1 u = 126000 ÷ 60 = 2100
Difference between the higher monthly income and the lower monthly income
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 2100
= $8400
Answer(s): $8400