SOLUTION: Meghan earns 25% more than Scott, and together they earn $900 per week. How much does Meghan earn per week? Round answer to the nearest cent, if necessary. Meghan earns $__

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Question 1106542: Meghan earns 25% more than Scott, and together they earn $900 per week. How much does Meghan earn per week?
Round answer to the nearest cent, if necessary.

Meghan earns $____________each week.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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m Meghan
x Scott
If m=%285%2F4%29x, then %284%2F5%29m=x.

Question is, find m.
m%2Bx=900
m%2B%284%2F5%29m=900
5m%2B4m=5%2A900
9m=5%2A900
m=500