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A woman makes 50% more than her husband. Together they make $2500 each month? How much does the woman earn each month?a) $950b) $1500c) $1028d) $1200e) none of the above

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Answer:b

Explanation:

Given

Woman earn 50% more than her husband

Total sum of their money is [tex]=\$ 2500[/tex]

Suppose man earns [tex]\$ P[/tex]

so women earns [tex]P+0.5 P=P(1+0.5)=1.5 P[/tex]

Sum of their money is

[tex]P+1.5 P=2500[/tex]

[tex]P=\$ 1000[/tex]

Women earns [tex]=1.5\times 1000=\$ 1500[/tex]          

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