Question

Yesterday, Tamara's older sister earned $90 during an 8 h shift.

a) How much did she earn each hour?
b) How much will she earn in a 40 h week?​

Answer 1

a)11.25 dollars

b)450 dollars

Explanation:

90 dollars for 8 hours

x dollars for 1 hour

90/x = 8/1

cross multiply/solve for x

8x=90

x=11.25

11.25 dollars for 1 hour

x dollars for 40 hours

11.25/x=1/40

cross multiply/solve for x

1x=11.25*40

x=450

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) She earned $11.25 each hour!

2) $450!