Question

Peter earns $ 12.40 each week for completing his chores. Ria earns 1.2 times as money per week as Peter. How much does peter earn each week.? Show your work.

Answer 1

Ria earns 14.88 dollars each week

Explanation:

Amount earned by peter every week = $12.40

If Ria earns 1.2 times as money per week as Peter, then;

Amount Ria earns = 1.2 * 12.40

Amount Ria earns = 14.88

Hence Ria earns 14.88 dollars each week