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Find your pay for working 30 hours

Find your pay for working 30 hours-example-1

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To solve, all we need to do is set up a ratio

7. 5 hours = $45

30 hours = ??


(7.5)/(30) = (45)/(x)

solve with cross multiplication

7.5(x) = 45 x 30

7.5x = 1,350

continue to solve


(1,350)/(7.5) = x

x = $180

So, if you work for 30 hours, you should earn $180 !!

User Granero
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you’ll make $180,
45/7.5=6
6 dollars an hour
6*30=180
User Jed Schmidt
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