SOLUTION: A woman is paid $20 for each day she works and forfeits $5 for each day she is idle. At the end of 25 days she nets $450. How many days did she work? ......please help.....pls..

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Question 666585: A woman is paid $20 for each day she works and forfeits $5 for each day she is idle. At the end of 25 days she nets $450. How many days did she work?
......please help.....pls...
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$450.00 divided by 25 days=18
she worked 18 days out of 25