Question

Debra made $228 for 12 hours of work.

At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make $323?

Answer 1

17 hours

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(12)/(228) = (x)/(323)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 12 × 323 = 3876, 3876 ÷ 228 = 17
3. So, she would have to work 17 hours to make $323.

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