A profit of $81,750 was shared by the two partners of a business. If one partner received $11,900 more than the other, how much did each of them receive? a. How much did the lower earning partner receive? Round to the nearest cent b. How much did the higher earning partner receive? Round to the nearest cent

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A profit of $81,750 was shared by the two partners of a business. If one partner
received $11,900 more than the other, how much did each of them receive?
a. How much did the lower earning partner receive?
Round to the nearest cent
b. How much did the higher earning partner receive?
Round to the nearest cent
Transcribed Image Text:A profit of $81,750 was shared by the two partners of a business. If one partner received $11,900 more than the other, how much did each of them receive? a. How much did the lower earning partner receive? Round to the nearest cent b. How much did the higher earning partner receive? Round to the nearest cent
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