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Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate
Ali made $306 for 17 hours of work.
At the same rate, how many hours would he have to work to make $126?

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If she made 306 from 17 hours of work, per hour it should be 306/17= $18 per hour

Then divide 126 dollars by the rate
126/18=7 hours
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