Question

11. A certain alloy contains 14.25% nickel. How much nickel is there in a piece weighing 375 pounds?Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

A. 112.49 pounds
B. 12.24 pounds
C. 53.44 pounds
D. 78.92 pounds

12. Theresa worked 9 hours on Monday and 7 hours on Wednesday. Her total pay was $116.00. What is her rate per hour?
A. $16.57
B. $8.29
C. $7.25
D. $12.89

Answer 1

Theresa worked 9 hours on Monday and 7 hours on Wednesday. Her total pay was $116.00. What is her rate per hour? $12.89

Answer 2

11. 375x0.1425 = 53.475 (53.44 to 2 d.p.)

12. 116 / (9+7) = $7.25
Total payment / Hours spent working = Money per hour