SOLUTION: One man received 15% more than another man when they shared an inheritance of $4300.00. How much did each man receive? I'm not sure how to set up? Do I use x + 15%x = 4300.00?
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Question 146263: One man received 15% more than another man when they shared an inheritance of $4300.00. How much did each man receive? I'm not sure how to set up? Do I use x + 15%x = 4300.00? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One man received 15% more than another man when they shared an inheritance of $4300.00. How much did each man receive?
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Let 1st man receive "x"
Then 2nd man received "x+0.15x" = 1.15x
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EQUATION:
x + 1.15x = 4300
2.15x = 4300
x = $2000
1.15x = $2300x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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