SOLUTION: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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Question 210898: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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Let x = husband's annual salary
then
1.15x = wife's annual salary
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x + 1.15x = 69875
2.15x = 69875
x = 69875/2.15
x = $32,500 (husband's salary)
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