Question

One week, Ellie earned $72.50 at her job when she worked for 5 hours. If she is paid the same hourly wage, how many hours would she have to work the next week to earn $232.00?

Answer 1

Answer:

16 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up an equation the shows the amount she is paid for a certain amount of time. Assuming she is paid the same hourly wage:

$\frac{72.50}{5}=\frac{232}{x}$

Solve for x. Cross multiply:

$72.50x=1,160$

Isolate the variable. Divide both sides by 72.50:

$\frac{72.50x}{72.50}=\frac{1160}{72.50}\\\\ x=16$

Ellie would need to work 16 hours to earn $232.00

:Done