SOLUTION: If John earns 20% more than Mary does, then Mary must earn 20% less than John does. Decide rather the following statement makes sense or doesn't make sense. Explain your reasoning.
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Question 644185: If John earns 20% more than Mary does, then Mary must earn 20% less than John does. Decide rather the following statement makes sense or doesn't make sense. Explain your reasoning. Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! yes it makes sense all it is saying is that since john percentage is higher
and mary percentage is 20% less than john then it is fair to say john makes more than mary
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