SOLUTION: Jim's weekly pay is two thirds of Alicia's. Together they earn $800 per week. What is each person's weekly pay?
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Question 315260: Jim's weekly pay is two thirds of Alicia's. Together they earn $800 per week. What is each person's weekly pay?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2x/3=800
(3x+2x)/3=800
5x/3=800 cross multiply.
5x=2,400
x=2,400/5
x=480 is Alicia's salary.
2/3*480=2*160=320 is Jim's salary.
Proof:
480+320=800
800=800
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