Question

Hannah and Zach together earn $950 for an

advertising drop. They earn equal hourly rates
of pay. If Hannah worked for 10 hours and
Zach for 9 hours, how much
did Zach earn?

Answer 1

$450

Explanation:

Let R be the hourly pay rate in dollars per hour. Hannah worked 10 hours and Zach worked 9 hours for a total of $950, so we get the equation:

10R + 9R = 950

Solve for R:

19R = 950

R = 50

Zach worked for 9 hours, so the total he earned is:

9 hours * 50 dollars/hour = $450