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Help algebra. one question.-example-1
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Jenny's total earnings:

total earnings = (hours worked on design)*40 + (hours worked on maintenance)*35

average earnings = total earnings / hours worked

So far she has

total earnings = 18*40 + 20*35 = $1420

which is an average per hour = $1420/38hr = $37.37

How many more hours on webdesign: x

so that

($1420+x*$40)/(38+x)=38

Now solve for x - this I let you do. My results is x=12 (you can verify by plugging it iback into the equation).

The answer is Jenny needs to work 12 more hours to claim an average earnings of $38/hr. Lmk if you have questions.



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