Question

Susan earned $191.25 last week. She is paid
$8.50/h. How many hours did she work?

Answer 1

Susan worked 22 hours and 30 minutes.

Explanation:

You can solve this using either a proportion or just simple calculator inputs! I used the inputs :

191.25/8.50 = 22.5

but, if you wanted to use a proportion :

8.50/1 = 191.25/x

8.50x = 191.25(1)

8.50x/8.50 = 191.25/8.50

x = 22.5

and the .5 means half of an hour, which is 30 minutes, so, Susan worked for 22 hours and 30 minutes that week :)

Answer 2

22.5 hours

Explanation:

191.25 divided by 8.50 hours will get you the total amount of hours she worked