SOLUTION: A crew consists of one apprentice. The crew recieves a check for $8050 for a job they just finished.A journeyman makes 300% of what an apprentice makes and a master makes 250% of w

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Question 515211: A crew consists of one apprentice. The crew recieves a check for $8050 for a job they just finished.A journeyman makes 300% of what an apprentice makes and a master makes 250% of what a journeyman makes. How much does each person on the crew earn.
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You state: "A crew consists of one apprentice."
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If a crew consists of one apprentice, then the apprentice earned all the money.
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To solve the problem you need to know how many people are involved.
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For example, if there were 1 journeyman and 1 master and 1 apprentice on the crew, then it could be solved. But suppose the crew was 5 journeymen, 15 masters, and 1 apprentice. The money each earns would be vastly different.
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So, there is no solution to the problem as stated.