Question

One week, Ellie earned $72.50 at her job when she worked for 5 hours. If she is paid the same hourly wage, how many hours would she have to work the next week to earn $232.00?

Answer 1

16 hours

Explanation:

Set up an equation the shows the amount she is paid for a certain amount of time. Assuming she is paid the same hourly wage:

`(72.50)/(5)=(232)/(x)`

Solve for x. Cross multiply:

`72.50x=1,160`

Isolate the variable. Divide both sides by 72.50:

`(72.50x)/(72.50)=(1160)/(72.50)\\\\ x=16`

Ellie would need to work 16 hours to earn $232.00

:Done