SOLUTION: The ratio of Josh's telephone bill to Paige's telephone bill was 7:5. Josh's bill was $14 more than Paige's bill. What was Josh's bill? Thank you in advance.

SOLUTION: The ratio of Josh's telephone bill to Paige's telephone bill was 7:5. Josh's bill was $14 more than Paige's bill. What was Josh's bill? Thank you in advance.

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Question 810837: The ratio of Josh's telephone bill to Paige's telephone bill was 7:5. Josh's bill was $14 more than Paige's bill. What was Josh's bill?
Thank you in advance.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j/p=7/5,
j=p+14
j = 49, p = 35

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