Question

Express the given statements in the form linear equations in two variables:

Rafiq starts his job with a salary of $80,000$ per year. He earns an increment of $5000$ every year. His yearly salary after $x$ years is $y$.

• A. $x=80,000+5000y$
• B. $y=80,000+5000x$
• C. $x=80,000+5000(y-1)$
• D. $y=80,000+5000(x-1)$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $y=80,000+5000x$

Increment every Year = 5000

After $x$ years

$y=80,000+5000x$