SOLUTION: A sales person’s weekly check is 15% less than a second sales person paycheck. The two paychecks total $1125. Find the amount of each paycheck. Show your work

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Question 1185502: A sales person’s weekly check is 15% less than a second sales person paycheck. The two paychecks total $1125. Find the amount of each paycheck. Show your work
Answer by ikleyn(52800) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x + 0.85x = 1125   dollars


    1.85x = 1125


        x = 1125%2F1.85 = 608.11  dollars.


ANSWER.  The larger paycheck is 608.11 dollars.

         The smaller paycheck is the difference  1125 - 608.11 = 516.89  dollars.


CHECK.   516.89%2F608.11 = 0.85.    ! Correct !

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