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A marine biologist earns $21.75 per hour. If she works 40 hours a week for 52 weeks a year, how much could she earn after 15 years?

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Explanation:

EARNINGS FOR YEARS = PAY RATE/HOUR * HOURS/WEEKS * WEEKS/YEAR * YEARS

EARNINGS FOR 15 YEARS = 21.75/hour * 40 hours/week * 52 weeks/year * 15 years

Earnings = $678,600

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