Question

Jason worked 20 hours at $5 per hour and 30 hours at $6 per hour. What was his average hourly wage Please show all your work

5.20
5.40
5.50
5.60

Answer 1

Jason worked 20 hours at $5 per hour and 30 hours at $6 per hour.

20 hours at $5 per hour = 20 times 5

`20 * 5 = \$100`

30 hours at $6 per hour = 30 times 6

`30 * 6 = 180`

`180 + 100 = 280`

He earned $280 in 50 hours. Divide:

`280 / 50 = 5.6 \rightarrow 5.60`

Your answer is the last choice, $5.60