Question

A worker's wage (w) is directly proportional to the number of hours (h) worked. If $71.25 is earned for working 5 h, how much is earned for working 23 h?

Answer 1

The amount earned is $327.75

Explanation:

If the workwr working for 5h gets $71.25, then his working for 1 hour could be said to be x.

5h = $71.25

1h = x; cross multiplying would result in

x=
`(($71.25*1))/(5h)`

x= $14.25 which is the pay for 1h

Therefore for 23 h the worker would earn

23* 14.25 = $327.75