Question

Shelby is creating a budget for the week. At her job, she earns $15.50 per hour. Her rent costs $300. Shelby wants to have at least $280 left over after paying rent. Which inequality shows how many hours, h, Shelby should work?

Answer 1

38 hours

Explanation:

since she needs to pay her rent and wants 280 dollars left over, she needs to make at least 580. 38 x 15.50 = 589. that is 9 dollars more than needed.