Question

Emma, Sarah and Mark earn £60 selling donuts at a farmers' market. Emma worked for 3 hours, Sarah for 5 hours and Mark for 2 hours. They share the money in proportion to the number of hours worked.

How much money does Sarah earn?

Answer 1

Sarah earns 30 pounds, Emma earns 18 pounds, and Mark earns 12.

Explanation:

Lets say that Emma earns 3x pounds, Sarah earns 5x pounds, and Mark earns 2x pounds.

All of their wages add up to 60 pounds.

3x+5x+2x=60pounds

10x=60

x=60/10

x=6 pounds

Multiply this with the amount of hours Sarah worked: 6×5, and you get that Sarah earned 30 pounds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

draw a table including all numbers

ANSWER 30 GOT MIXED UP WITH NUMBERS SORRY