Question

Felicity baby sat 2 hours each night for 10​ nights. She earned a total of 180 babysitting. Felicity wants to calculate her hourly rate. How much did Felicity earn per hour babysitting?

Answer 1

$9 per hour

Explanation:

Total number of hours = hours each night x number of nights

⇒ Total number of hours = 2 x 10 = 20 hours

Hourly rate = total earned ÷ total number of hours

⇒ Hourly rate= 180 ÷ 20 = 9

Therefore, hourly rate = $9 per hour

Answer 2

9 dollars per hour

Explanation:

First determine the total number of hours

2 hours * 10 nights = 20 total hours

Divide the total amount paid by the total hours to get the rate

180 /20 = 9

She is paid 9 dollars per hour