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Mary has been hired as a receptionist. She is paid a flat rate of $150 each week and earns an additional $12.50 for every hour that she works. If her goal is to make $575 in one week, which equation will help Mary determine the number of hours she must work?

Answer 1

That is correct. 12.50 is the hourly rate and she recieves 150 every week and the total is 575

Answer 2

Hello! So her goal is to make $575 in one week. She earns $150 each week and $12.50 per hour. The equation would be set up like this: $575 = $150 + $12.50h. This is because $575 is your goal, $150 is the once a week amount you get paid, and $12.50 is the hourly rate. The answer choice that shows this is A. The answer is A.