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Hamish and Harry work as plumbers. Harry earns a dollar more than 5/4 the amount Hamish earns per hour. The amount Harry earns per hour is $2 less than 7/5 the amount Hamish earns per hour. How much does each of them earn per hour?

User Gimpy
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Answer:

Hamish earns $20 per hour, and Harry earns $26 per hour.

Explanation:

User William Hilton
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If x is the amount Hamish earns then

Harry earns
$1+(5/4)•x and also (7/5)•x-$2
$1+(5/4)•x = (7/5)•x-$2
$1+$2= (7/5)•x-(5/4)•x
3=(7•4•x-5•5•x)/20
3=3x/20
3•20=3x
X=20, Hamish earns $20
Substitute x in one of the expressions
1+(5/4)•20=1+25=26, Harry earns $26

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