Question

Which operation will solve the following word problem? Jeff earns $14.00 per hour, Tom earns half as much as Jeff. How much does Tom earn per hour?

a.) Multiplication


b.) Subtraction


c.) Addition


d.) Division

Answer 1

Multiplication

Amount Tom earns per hour = $7

Explanation:

Amount Jeff earns per hour = $14

Amount Tom earns per hour = 1/2 × $14

Note: 1/2 = 0.5

Amount Tom earns per hour = 1/2

× $14

= 0.5 × $14

= $7

Amount Tom earns per hour = $7