Question

Chris made $136 for 8 hours of work.

At the same rate, how many hours would he have to work to make $289?

Answer 1

17 hours

Explanation:

136 divided by 8 is 17, that is his hourly wages. Divide 289 by 17 = 17 hours

Answer 2

17 hours

Explanation:

$136/8hr = $17 dollars an hour

$17/hr=$289/t

$17/hr t=$289

t=17 hours