Problema Solution

Joe makes 2/3 of what jessica makes. Together they make 600. How much do each of them make individually?

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let


x = the amount that Joe makes


y = the amount that Jessica makes


Joe makes 2/3 of what Jessica makes:


x = (2/3)y


Together they make 600:


x + y = 600


by solving the system of equations:


x = (2/3)y


x + y = 600


we find


x = $240


y = $360


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Joe makes $240.


Jessica makes $360.