Question

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A painter charges $15.47 per hour, plus an additional amount for the supplies. If he made $158.31 on a job where he worke
5 hours, how much did the supplies cost?
$90.96

Answer 1

Calculations in dollars

(15.47 x 5) + x = 158.31
77.35 + x = 158.31
x = 158.31 - 77.35
x = 80.96