SOLUTION: Mari and Jen each work 20 hours a week at different jobs. Mari earns twice as much as Jen. together they earn $480.00. How much does each girl earn in a week?
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Question 897658: Mari and Jen each work 20 hours a week at different jobs. Mari earns twice as much as Jen. together they earn $480.00. How much does each girl earn in a week?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = amount Jen earns
= amount Mari earns
Jen earns $160 /wk
Mari earns $320 /wk
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