SOLUTION: Last year, Conner paid 15% of his earnings in federal taxes. He paid $3000. Jose also paid 15% of his earnings in federal taxes, but he paid $3600. How much more did Jose earn than
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Question 552719: Last year, Conner paid 15% of his earnings in federal taxes. He paid $3000. Jose also paid 15% of his earnings in federal taxes, but he paid $3600. How much more did Jose earn than Conner?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Conner
3000/0.15=$20,000
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Jose
3600/0.15=$24,000
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