Question

Mr. Johnson was paid $190 for a job that required 40 hours of work. At this rate, how much should he be paid for a job requiring 60 hours of work?

Answer 1

Mr. Johnson should be paid $285 for a job requiring 60 hours of work.

Explanation:

If Mr. Johnson was paid $190 for 40 hours of work, then we can write:

190/40 = x/60

Where x is the amount he should be paid for 60 hours of work.

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply and simplify:

190 * 60 = 40 * x

11,400 = 40x

x = 11,400/40

x = 285

Therefore, Mr. Johnson should be paid $285 for a job requiring 60 hours of work at the same rate.