Question

Lashonda made $115 for 5 hours of work. At the same rate, how much would she make for 13 hours of work?

Answer 1

$2750.00 / 11 = $5250.00 / x (where x is the number of hours to earn $5250)

Solve in one of various ways -- let's cross multiply:

2750.00*x = 11*5250.00

x = 21 hours (divide both sides by 2750.00)

Checking (very important):

Is 2750.00 / 11 = 5250.00 / 21 Yes!

Answer 2

`(115)/(5) = 23`

She gets paid $23/hour

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`23(h)`

`23(13) = 299`

She would make $299 for working 13 hours