Question

Ali made $414 for 18 hours of work.At the same rate, how much would he make for 8 hours of work?$X

Answer 1

This is a problem of proportions

$ 414 ------------------------------ 18h

x ----------------------------- 8h

x = (8 x 414) / 18

x = $184

In 8 hours Ali will make $184.

The first one is not proportional, the second one is proportional

For the second one