SOLUTION: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $78750 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 349805: A woman earns 10% more than her husband. Together they make $78750 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+1.1X=78,750
2.1X=78,750
X=78,750/2.1
X=37,500 ANS. FOR THE HUSBANDS EARNINGS.
1.1*37,500=41,250 ANS. FOR THE WIFE'S EARNINGS.
PROOF:
37,500+41,250=78,750
78,750=78,750