Question

Matt was babysitting for a friend’s parents Saturday morning and was paid $25 per hour for 5 hours. Later that evening, he was babysitting for another couple that paid him $20 per hour for 7 hours. What was Matt’s average rate of pay per hour for the day?

Answer 1

$3.75 per hour

Explanation:

Matt earned $25 in 5 hours, then earned $20 in 7 hours.

Add the money he made together, $25 + $20 = $45

Add the number of hours he worked that day, 5 + 7 = 12

Divide the total amount he made by the hours he worked, $45 / 12

$45 / 12 hours = $3.75 per hour