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Frank made $80 for 5 hours of work,

At the same rate, how much would he make for 17 hours of work?

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The answer will be 272$ because 80 divided by 5 equals 16 and 16 times 17 equals 272
User Hans Musgrave
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Answer:

$272

Explanation:

We're going to make an equation

we'll make x hours

5x=80

solve for x and you get 16 dollars an hour

16 times 17 is 272

User Jason Mathews
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