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in a recent year, the total sales at restaurant A were $400,000 more than at restaurant B. Total sales at the two stores were $550,000.000. what were the sales for the year at each store?

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let


'a' represent the sales in restaurant A


'b' represent the sales in restaurant B


the total sales at restaurant A were $400,000 more than at restaurant B:


a = 400,000 + b


Total sales at the two stores were $550,000.000:


a + b = 550,000


by solving the system of equations:


a = 400000 + b

a + b = 550000


we find


a = $475,000


b = $75,000


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the total sales at restaurant A were $475,000.


the total sales at restaurant B were $75,000.