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John and Pam are paid 46.75 for their work John worked 3.5 hours and Pam worked 2 hours They spit the money according of time each of them worked how much Is John’s share of the money?

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Answer:

number of hours worked 5.5h = 330min

John worked 3.5hours = 210min

Pam worked 2hours = 120min

they received the sum of $46.75 in total

John's share in the money:

210/330*46.75= $29.75

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Answer:

3.5x + 2x = $46.75

5.5x = $46.75

x = $8.50/hour

John's share is $8.50(3.5) = $29.75.

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