Question

During a 40-hour week, Brendan earned $320. Which proportion could be used to find the amount, x, he would earn if he only worked for 35 hours?

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} \text{Let the equation is,} \\ H=KE \\ \text{Here, H is the hour worked by the Brendan} \\ K\text{ is the proportional constant} \\ E\text{ is the earned mony in the given time.} \\ So, \\ \text{For 40-hour work} \\ 40=K*320 \\ K=(40)/(320)=(1)/(8) \\ \text{Now, for 35 hours} \\ 35=K* E \\ 35=(1)/(8)* E \\ E=35*8 \\ E=\text{ \$280 For 35-hour work} \end{gathered}`