Question

Frank earns 5 times a much in his regular job as a farm consultant than he does as a poet. His total income is at least 35,000 more than that of his sister, Donna, who only makes half as much a Frank does in his regular job. a) What is the least amount Frank earns in his regular job? b) What does he make as a poet? c) What is the least amount Donna makes?

Answer 1

a)   50,000

b)   10,000

c)   25,000

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