Question

Andrew is working for his mother's company this summer. He gets paid $0.31 for every 4 words he types. If he wants to earn $175 this summer, how many words will he need to type? Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

2,258

Explanation:

4 words = $0.31

`(4)/(0.31)` =
`(x)/(175)`

cross multiple and solve for x

0.31x = (175)(4)

x = about 2,258