SOLUTION: Ralph and Adam earn $600 cleaning a huge house. Adam was the one who found the job,so he took 60%of the earnings. How much Maloney did Ralph take

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Question 1088282: Ralph and Adam earn $600 cleaning a huge house. Adam was the one who found the job,so he took 60%of the earnings. How much Maloney did Ralph take
Answer by akch2002(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total earnings = $600
Adam's share = 60%
Hence, Ralph's share = 100-60 = 40%
Hence, Ralph's earning = 40% of 600
= (40/100)*600
= $240