SOLUTION: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 10% more than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1125. Find the amount of each paycheck.
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Question 844301: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 10% more than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1125. Find the amount of each paycheck.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = 1st salesperson's check
Let = 2nd salesperson's check
given:
(1)
(2)
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Substitute (2) into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
The 1st salesperson's check is $589.29
The 2nd salesperson's check is $535.71
check:
OK
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