Last year, Sally was making $12,000 more a year than Willy. Sally then received a 10% raise while Willy received a 15% raise. If Sally is now making $10,860 more a year than Willy, how much is each earning now?

Last year, Sally was making $12,000 more a year than Willy. Sally then received a 10% raise while Willy received a 15% raise. If Sally is now making $10,860 more a year than Willy, how much is each earning now?

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

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