Question

Pressley is working two part-time jobs. He makes $18 per hour lifeguarding and $12 per

hour as a cashier at the local grocery store. During spring break from school, he worked
twice as many hours lifeguarding as he did at the local grocery store and earned $144.
How many hours did he work at each job?

Answer 1

Answer: He spent 3 hours as a cashier and 6 hours as a lifeguard

Explanation:

First, you figure out his time as a cashier; 12($ per hour) x 3(hours working) = $36. Then, since it states he spent twice as many hours being a lifeguard, you double his hours when figuring out his time as a lifeguard; 18($ per hour) x 6(hours working) = $108. Add up both of your totals, $108 + $36 = $144.