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Working as a waiter, Micheal earns $6.50 per hour plus tips. Last night he received $38.50 in tips. And earned a total of $74.25. How many hours did he work?

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74.25 minus 38.50 equals 35.75 then do 35.75 divided by 6.50 which is 5.5 so he worked 5 and a half hours
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