Question

Kareem works mowing lawns and babysitting. He earns $8.60 an hour for mowing and $8.10 an hour for babysitting. How much will he earn for 7 hours of mowing and 5 hours of babysitting?

Answer 1

$100.70

Explanation:

x=8.60(7)+8.10(5)

x=100.7

Answer 2

$100.7

Explanation:

(8.60) x 7 = 60.2

(8.10) x 5 = 40.5

60.2 + 40.5 = 100.7