SOLUTION: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 25% less than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1275. Find the amount of each pay check.
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Question 344570: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 25% less than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1275. Find the amount of each pay check.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=.25b
a+b=1275
.25b+b=1275
1.25b=1275
b=1020
a=255
a=1st sales person
b=2nd sales person
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