Question

Richard Earns $10.50 per hour at his summer job he worked a total of 275 hours over the summer.If 40% of the money he earned was put in his savings account how much was put in the savings account

Answer 1

$1155

Explanation:

Richard earns $10.50 per hour and he worked for 275 hours.

First find out the total amount he earns.

Total = 275 hours x $10.50 = $2887.50

40% of the earnings go to saving.

Now we find out how much is 40% of the earnings.

Saving = 40% of $2887.50 = 0.4 x 2887.5 = $1155