Question

You earn $44.55 in 9 hours. Your friend earns $51.00 in 12 hours. How much do you AND your friend earn in 20 hours? HINT- You need to calculate how much you both make in 1 hour first! 1 point

Answer 1

I earn $99. my friend earns $85. We both earn $184

Explanation:

Steps

1. Find the amount earned per hour for each friend
2. multiply the value gotten by 20 hours
3. Add the amount

Amount i earn per hour = 44.55 / 9 = $4.95

Amount my friend earns = 51 /12 = $4.25

Amount earned in 20 hours

4.95 x 20 = 99

4.25 x 20 = 85