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On weekends Mike earns $15 per hour, or 1.5 times his regular wages. Which of the equations below could be used to find Mike's regular hourly wage (w)?

A $15w = 1.5
B 1.5w = $15
C. 1.5 / w = $15
D. w/1.5 = $15
E. $15 - w =1.5

User Jino Shaji
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Answer:

b

Explanation:

1.5 multiplied by the w = 15 (his current wage)

User Victormejia
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Answer:

THE ANSWER IS B

Explanation:

he earns 15$ or as the question states

1.5xw=15 or 1.5w=15

User Kelsey Abreu
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