Who Gets Paid the Most?

by
Erik Oosterwal



Who gets paid the most?

  1. Albert's weekly paycheck amounts to $250 plus 2/5 his weekly paycheck.
  2. Charles' weekly paycheck amounts to $350 plus 3/5 his weekly paycheck.
  3. Jane's weekly paycheck amounts to $450 plus 4/5 her weekly paycheck.
  4. Susan's weekly paycheck amounts to $150 plus 1/5 her weekly paycheck.


How much does each person make in a week?

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