SOLUTION: Three employees split a profit of $1000, the crew leader gets 5.5% more than the other 2 employees. How much does each get? Please include equation if possible.

SOLUTION: Three employees split a profit of $1000, the crew leader gets 5.5% more than the other 2 employees. How much does each get? Please include equation if possible.

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Question 809742: Three employees split a profit of $1000, the crew leader gets 5.5% more than the other 2 employees. How much does each get?
Please include equation if possible.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+1.055x=1000
x=327.33, y=345.34
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