Question

Rachel made $176 for 11 hours of work.

At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make $128?

Answer 1

8

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Calculate

`(128*11)/(176)`

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Cross out the common factor

`(8*11)/(11)\\ 8`

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Answer 2

8 hours

Explanation:

11 hours = $176

⇒ 1 hour = $176 ÷ 11 = $16

To determine how many hours she would have to work to make $128, divide $128 by $16:

⇒ number of hours = $128 ÷ $16

= 8 hours