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Jean picks peaches during her summer vacation. She gets paid $0.60for each pound of peaches picked. Jean averages 45 pounds per hour. How much can Jean earn in 16 hours

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Answer:

Jean can earn $432 dollars in 16 hours.

Explanation:

First take $.60x45 which equals $27 per hour

Then take 27x16 since there is 16 hours

Your final answer is $432 in 16 hours

Hope this helps!!

User Pragmatic
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Answer:

432

Explanation:

multiply hours by pounds by price

0.60*45*16=432

User Alexgbelov
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