Question

Gary's contract says he must work at least 20 hours per week. Gary is paid $15.50 per hour. Gary is also paid $50 per week. Gary wants to make more than $400 this week

Answer 1

Answer: Gary needs to work more than 25hours for the week to earn above $400.

Explanation:

For Gary to be paid $50 per week means he worked $50/ $15.50= 3.23 hours for the week.

To make over $400 this week he needs to work for

400/15.50 = 25.81 hours and more for the week to earn above $400