SOLUTION: Kelly earns 25% more than her sister, and together they earn $1,012.50. How much does Kelly earn per week?

SOLUTION: Kelly earns 25% more than her sister, and together they earn $1,012.50. How much does Kelly earn per week?

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Question 558367: Kelly earns 25% more than her sister, and together they earn $1,012.50. How much does Kelly earn per week?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
K=1.25x
S=x
x+1.25x=1012.50
2.25x=1012.50
x=1012.50/2.25
x=$450
1.25x=$562.50
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