SOLUTION: Steve’s daily allowance is one-half of his basic pay. After working for 12 days, he received $3,600. How much is his daily allowance and basic pay?

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Question 1098500: Steve’s daily allowance is one-half of his basic pay. After working for 12 days, he received $3,600. How much is his daily allowance and basic pay?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Does "he received" mean his pay or allowance?
His daily pay would be $3600/12=$300 and his daily allowance would be 300/2=$150