A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 40% more than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1075. Find the amount

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muminat

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A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 40% more than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1075. Find the amount

of each paycheck.

Mathematics

1 answer:

BlackZzzverrR [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-06T09:18:10+03:00

BlackZzzverrR [31]3 years ago

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X is gonna be the normal paycheck

0.45x+x=1075

= 0.40x+x=1075

= 1.4x=1075

x= 1075/1.4

x=767.85 the normal paycheck price

1075.00-767.85= 307.15

so a saleperson weekly paycheck is 307.15 dollars more

hope this helps