Question

When Judy worked 4 hours and Ben worked 1 hour, their combined pay was $75. When Judy worked 2 hours and Ben worked 6 hours, their combined pay was $120. Find the hourly rate of pay for Ben and Judy.

Answer 1

$15

Explanation:

let the hourly rate of pay for Ben = B

let the hourly rate of pay for Judy = J

Judy worked 4 hours and Ben worked 1 hour, their combined pay was $75;

4J + B = 75 ----- i

Judy worked 2 hours and Ben worked 6 hours, their combined pay was $120

2J + 6B = 120 --- ii

Now, we should solve the expression;

Multiply equation ii by 2 and equation i by 1;

4J + B = 75 ----- i x 1 ; 4J + B = 75 -- iii

2J + 6B = 120 --- ii x 2 ; 4J + 12B = 240 ---iv

Now,

equation iv - iii;

11B = 165

B = $15

So, solving for J;

4J + B = 75

4J + 15 = 75

4J = 75 - 15 = 60

J = $15