Problema Solution
A salesperson's weekly paycheck is 25% less than a second salesperson's paycheck. The two paychecks total $1475. Find the amount of each paycheck. (Round your answers to the nearest cent.)
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let
x = the second salesperson's paycheck
x - 0.25*x less than a second salesperson's paycheck
the two paychecks total $1475
x + x - 0.25x = 1475
by solving we find
x = 5900/7
x = $842.86
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x - 0.25x = 1475 - x = 1475 - 842.86 = $632.14
the pay checks were $632.14 and $842.86.