Question 993463
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S=second salesperson's check; F=first salesperson's check=0.5S
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F+S=$1125
0.5S+S=$1125
1.5S=$1125
S=$750
F=0.5S=(0.5)($750)=$375
ANSWER: The first person's check was $375,
and the second person's check is $750.
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CHECK:
F+S=$1125
$375+$750=$1125
$1125=$1125