SOLUTION: lucy earns 21% less than her husband. together, they make $109,675 per year. what is lucy's annual salary?

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Question 241196: lucy earns 21% less than her husband. together, they make $109,675 per year. what is lucy's annual salary?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+.79x=109675
1.79x=109675
x=$61,270.95 husband
.79x=$48,404.05 Lucy