Question

Juan made 45.5 for 3.5 hours of work. At the same rate, how much would he make for 8.5 hours of work?

Answer 1

$110.50

Explanation:

First calculate his rate of earning:

$45.5/3.5 hr = $13/hr meaning, he makes $13 per hour

Now figure how much he made working 8.5 hr at that rate:

$13/hr x 8.5 hr = $110.50

Answer 2

108.07

Explanation:

so first you find out how much money he earns per hour

44.5/3.5=12.7

the you multiply by 8.5

12.7x8.5=108.07