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

They each earn 15 an hour

Explanation:

Answer 2

They both make $15

Explanation:

In the first scenario Judy worked for 4 hours, (4)*(15)=60 plus Ben, (1)*(15)=15 which equals 75. In the second scenario, Judy works 2 hours so (2)*(15)=30 and Ben works 6, (6)*(15)= 90 which is 120.