Question

An employee earned $3582 for working 3 months during

the summer. How much can they expect to earn in 7
months at the same rate of pay?

Answer 1

Earns:

$8358

Explanation:

$3582 ⇒ 3 months

$A ⇒ 7 months

A = 7 months * $3582 / 3 months

A = $8358

Answer 2

$8358

Explanation:

We first find the pay rate per month.

$3582 / 3 months = $1194/month

Now we multiply the monthly pay rate by 7.

7 months × $1194/month = $8358