SOLUTION: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $80,220 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 508894: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $80,220 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+1.1x=80220
2.1x=80220
x=80220/2.1
x=$38,200
1.1x=$42,020

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