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Eric and Linda are paid ​$41.25 for their work. Eric worked 2.5 ​hours, and Linda worked 3 hours. They split the money according to the amount of time each of them worked. How much is Eric​'s share of the​ money?

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Answer:$18.75

Explanation:

First, find how much they get paid for working half a hour by dividing 9 from 41.25 to get 3.75.

Then, multiply 3.75 by 5 to get 18.75.

Eric's share is $18.75.

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