Question 1203604
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x    = assistant' salary

1.11x = the foreman' salary


Write equation for the total salary as you read the problem

    x + 1.11x = 119426  dollars.


Simplify and find x

    2.11x = 119426

       x = 119426/2.11 = 56600.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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