SOLUTION: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $64,070 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?

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Question 572963: A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $64,070 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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A woman earns 15% more than her husband. Together they make $64,070 per year. What is the husband's annual salary?
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Let x = husband's salary
then
x+.15x=x(1+.15)x=1.15x Woman's salary
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x + 1.15x = 64070
x(1 + 1.15) = 64070
x(2.15) = 64070
x = 64070/2.15
x = $29,800 (husband's salary)