SOLUTION: In a retail store, the owner earns 1/4 more than the manager earns. The manager is earning what percentage of the owner's salary?

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Question 262121: In a retail store, the owner earns 1/4 more than the manager earns. The manager is earning what percentage of the owner's salary?

Found 2 solutions by rfer, richwmiller:
Answer by rfer(12731) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by richwmiller(9144) About Me  (Show Source):
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o=1.25*m
o=5/4*m
4/5*o=m
4/5 =80% owners salary not 75%