SOLUTION: The total profit for a company in February is 20% higher than it was in january. The total profit for the two months was 157498. Find the profit for each month

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: The total profit for a company in February is 20% higher than it was in january. The total profit for the two months was 157498. Find the profit for each month This question is from textbook college algebra

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+1.2x=157498
2.2x=157498
x=157498/2.2
x=71590 is the January profit
71590*1.2=85908 is the February profit.
Proof:
71590+85908=157498
157498=157498