Question

shen works mowing lawns and babysitting. he earns $9.40 an hour for mowing and $7.80 an hour for babysitting. how much will he earn for 4 hours of mowing and 6 for babysitting?

Answer 1

$84.40

Explanation:

$9.40 · 4 + $7.80 · 6 = ?

9.4 · 4 = 37.60

7.8 · 6 = 46.80

37.60 + 46.80 = $84.4

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Answer 2

$84.40

Explanation:

mowing: $9.40/hour

babysitting: $7.80/hour

4 hours mowing + 6 hours babysitting =

= 4 × $9.40 + 6 × $7.80

= $37.6 + $46.8

= $84.40