Question

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

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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