You gave $1,500 in bonuses to two employees. one employee received $200 more than the other employee. what was the amount of the larger bonus given?

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You gave $1,500 in bonuses to two employees. one employee received $200 more than the other employee. what was the amount of the larger bonus given?

If both employees received the same amount then you would need to divide the amount by 2.
$1500 / 2 = $750.
However , in this case one employee receives $200 more than the other.
$750 + $100 = $ 850.
$750 - $100 = $650
$850 + $650 = $1500.
The larger bonus amount is $850 and the smaller is $650.

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Let, the smaller bonus = x
Then, Larger bonus = x + 200

It is given that, x + x+200 = 1500
2x = 1500 - 200
x = 1300 / 2
x = 650
so, x + 200 = 650+200 = 850

In short, Your Answer would be $850

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