Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.3 - Modeling with Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Page 98: 37

Answer

516.89, 608.11

Work Step by Step

$x+0.85x=1125$ (If 2nd person's paycheck is x then first person's paycheck is 85% of x = 0.85x ) 1.85x = 1125 x = 608.11, 0.85x = 516.89
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