Question

Paul wants to buy a bicycle that costs $86.50. He has saved $60. He earns $5.30 an hour working after school and can save half of his total earnings. How many hours will he have to work to buy the bicycle?

Answer 1

10 hours

Explanation:

86.50-60=26.50

5.30/2=2.65

2.65*10=25.50

so 10 hours of work to buy the bicycle

Answer 2

He needs to work 10 hours