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Trina's paycheck earnings varies directly as the number of hours she works. If she works 19 hours and earns $187.15, what should she earn if she worked 40 hours?

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187.15 divided by 19 is 9.85.

9.85 x 40 = 394

Therefore she earns $394 if she worked 40 hours.

Answer: $394

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