Problema Solution
A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 15% more than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1425. Find the amount of each paycheck.
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Let
x = the paycheck on the first salesperson
y = the paycheck of the second salesperson
The first salesperson paycheck is 15% more than the second salesperson paycheck:
x = 1.15y
The 2 paychecks altogether are $1,425:
x + y = 1425
We have the following system of equations:
x = 1.15y
x + y = 1425
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x = $762.21
y = $662.79
The amount of the bigger paycheck is $762.21 while the amount of the smaller paycheck is $662.79.