SOLUTION: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 45046: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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husband's salary = s
(s + 0.15s) + (s) = 69875
2.15s = 69875
s = 32,500