SOLUTION: As a salesperson Susie knew that she made 50% per hour more than her best friend Carole. Carole made 20% less per hour than her brother Pascal. Pascal's hourly wage is what percent

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Question 810667: As a salesperson Susie knew that she made 50% per hour more than her best friend Carole. Carole made 20% less per hour than her brother Pascal. Pascal's hourly wage is what percent of Susie's hourly wage?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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s=1.5c,
c=.8p,
p=x*s
p = (5 c)/4, s = (3 c)/2, x = 5/6
p =5/6 s=83%s