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If three men working at the same hourly rate are paid a total of $52.08 for a day's work, how much should be paid to five men at the same hourly rate? 86.80 156.24 260.40
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If three men working at the same hourly rate are paid a total of $52.08 for a day's work, how much should be paid to five men at the same hourly rate? 86.80 156.24 260.40

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The answer is 86.80.
User JoeyC
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52.08/3 = x/5
Multiply 52.08 by 5 and divide by 3.
260.4/3
$86.8 is the amount 5 men would get paid.
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