SOLUTION: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $72,240 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 706597: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $72,240 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+1.10x=72240
2.10x=72240
x=72240/2.10
x=$34,400 His
1.10x=$37,840 Hers

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