It is possible that Alex makes enough money for the plane ticket.
How to find the amount earned ?
Alex is working full time (40 hours per week) and earning an hourly wage of $9, plus a $100 bonus per week. So, her weekly earnings at the amusement park would be:
Weekly earnings at amusement park = (40 hours/week) * ($9/hour) + $100/week
Weekly earnings at amusement park = $360 + $100
Weekly earnings at amusement park = $460/week
Over 8 weeks :
= (8 weeks) * ($460/week)
= $3,680
Total earnings > Cost of plane ticket
$3,680 > $2,200
In conclusion, Alex can make the money required.
The full question is:
Your friend Alex has won a scholarship to study abroad. (Congratulations!) Alex has only 8 weeks to earn enough money to buy a plane ticket, and she wants to work at an amusement park over the summer to achieve this goal.
Tech internship: part time- 20 per week. wage-$11.50 per hour
Amusement park: full time- 40 per week. wage $9 per hour plus $100 bonus
Ticket is $2200 and she has eight weeks
Can Alex make enough money for the plane ticket by working at the amusement park?