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A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $64,070 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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\n" ); document.write( "Let x = husband's salary
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\n" ); document.write( "x+.15x=x(1+.15)x=1.15x Woman's salary
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\n" ); document.write( "x + 1.15x = 64070
\n" ); document.write( "x(1 + 1.15) = 64070
\n" ); document.write( "x(2.15) = 64070
\n" ); document.write( "x = 64070/2.15
\n" ); document.write( "x = $29,800 (husband's salary)
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