Question

Ashley made $414 for 18 hours of work. At the same rate, how much would she make for 13 hours of work?

Answer 1

Since the rate is the same, we can solve this problem by applying the rule of three:

`\begin{gathered} 414\text{ dollars ---- 18 hours} \\ x\text{ ---------- 13 hours} \end{gathered}`

Then, x is equal to

`\begin{gathered} x=((414)(13))/(18) \\ x=(5382)/(18) \\ x=299 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, she will make $299 after 13 hours of work.