SOLUTION: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 10% less than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1375. Find the amount of each paycheck. (Round your answers to the neares

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Question 1020989: A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 10% less than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1375. Find the amount of each paycheck. (Round your answers to the nearest cent.)
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A=B-0.1B=0.9B
A%2BB=1375
Substituting,
0.9B%2BB=1375
1.9B=1375
B=1379%2F1.9
Now use this value to solve for A using either of the equations.