Question

Roderick earns $8.25 per hour at his new job. On his first day of work

Roderick earned $49.50, and on his second day he earned $41.25. How
many total hours did he work on his first two days?
A 5
B. 6
C. 10
D. 11

Answer 1

Roderick worked a total of 11 hours on his first 2 days at work.

Explanation:

If he earns 8.25$ per hour, divide the total money for each day by 8.25.

1st day :

$49.50

Total hours:

?

Solve :

Step 1: Divide the day total by the hourly pay) 49.50/ 8.25

Step 2: Get the total) 49.50/ 8.25 = 6

Step 3: The total is equal to the hours worked that day.

Total hours of day 1:

6

2nd day :

$41.25

Total hours:

?

Solve :

Step 1: Divide the day total by the hourly pay) 41.25/ 8.25

Step 2: Get the total) 41.25/ 8.25 = 5

Step 3: The total is equal to the hours worked that day.

Total hours of day 2:

5