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A word problem on proportions using a unit rate Lashonda made $273 for 13 hours of work. At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make $231? hours Х ?
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A word problem on proportions using a unit rate

Lashonda made $273 for 13 hours of work.
At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make $231?
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She would have to work 11 hours to make $231.

Step 1: 273/13 = 21
So, x equals 21

Step 2: 231/21 = 11
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eleven hours - 11 hours

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