Question

Kristen worked 39 hours in 6 days.

If Kristen worked the same number of hours each day, how many hours did she work each day? Write an equation to show how you solved the problem.

Answer 1

6.5 hours per day

$321.75

Explanation:

Given Kirsten worked 39 hours in 6 days:

Number of hours worked in one day = 39 ÷ 6 = 6.5 hours

Given Kirsten is paid $8.25 per hour:

Total pay for 39 hours = 39 × 8.25 = $321.75