Question

For 33 hours of work, you are paid $245.85. how much would you receive for 39 hours?

Answer 1

$290.55

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

33 hours 39 hours

---------------- = -------------

245.85 x dollars

Using cross products

33 * x = 39* 245.85

33x=9588.15

Divide each side by 33

33x/33 = 9588.15-33

x =290.55