Question 987177
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x=first salesperson's check; x-0.15x=0.85x= second salesperson's check
x+0.85x=$1125
1.85x=$1125
x=$608.11 
ANSWER: The first salesperson's check was $608.11
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Second salesperson's check=0.85x=(0.85)($608.11)=$516.89
ANSWER: The second salesperson's check was $516.89
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CHECK:
Sum of checks=$1125
$608.11+%516.89=$1125
$1125=$1125