SOLUTION: A plumber earns $15 per hour more than her apprentice. For a 40-hour week, their combined earnings are $2200. What is the hourly rate for each person?
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Question 967687: A plumber earns $15 per hour more than her apprentice. For a 40-hour week, their combined earnings are $2200. What is the hourly rate for each person?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2200/40=55
x+15+x=55
2x=55-15
x=40/2
x=20
x+15=35
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