Question

Felipe made $180 for 12 hours of work. At the same rate how much would he make for 17 hours of work?

Answer 1

Answer: $255

$180/12 = $15 per hour

$15 x 17 = $255

Explanation:

Answer 2

Felipe would make $255 for 17 hours of work.

Explanation:

1. Establish a rule of 3.

12 hours ----> $180

17 hours ----> x

2. Solve the rule of 3.

Check the attached image.

(17*180)/12= 255.

3. Conclude.

Felipe would make $255 for 17 hours of work.