Question

16. a. Melissa earned $112.80 for working an 8 hour shift at the Apple Store. What is her hourly rate of pay?

(2 points) (6.RP.3b)

Answer 1

Let x be her hourly wage.

8x=112.80

Divide both sides by 8

x=$14.10

Answer 2

Her hourly rate of pay would be $14.1 an hour because $112.8 divided by 8 is $14.1