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23 March, 02:34

Kevin earns $2 more per hour than aaron and $2.50 less per hour than christabel at their jobs as lifeguards at the local pool. Together, they all earn $48.50 per hour. What is each person's hourly wage?

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  1. 23 March, 05:13
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    Kevin makes $16/hr, Aaron makes $14/hr, Christabel makes $18.5/hr

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Kevin is x

    Aaron is x-2

    Christabel is x+2.5

    add the three together and solve for x

    x + (x-2) + (x+2.5) = 48.5

    3x+.5=48.5

    3x=48

    x=16
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