Question

The amount of a person's paycheck p varies directly with the number of hours worked t. For 22 hours of work, the paycheck is $126.50. Write an equation for the relationship between hours of work and pay.

Answer 1

5.75t=p

Explanation:

22p=126.50/22

p=5.75 per hour

5.75t=p

The $5.75 is earned for every hour worked.