Question

Howard picks apples at an orchard. He earns $4.35 for each hour he works and $2.20 for each bushel he picks. His goal is to earn at least $100 this week. If he is expecting to work 15 hours, at least how many bushels does he need to pick to achieve his goal?

Please show an explanation.

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

$4.35 x 15 hr = $65.25

$100 - $ 65.25 = $34.75

$34.75 / $2.2 = 15.79 bushels

round up to 16

16 x 2.20 = $35.20

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

$4.35 x 15 hr = $65.25

$100 - $ 65.25 = $34.75

$34.75 / $2.2 = 15.79 bushels

round up to 16

16 x 2.20 = $35.20