SOLUTION: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 1021199: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $69,875 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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W=1.15M
W%2BM=69875
Substituting,
1.15M%2BM=69875
2.15M=69875
M=69875%2F2.15
Once you find M then use either equation to solve for W.