Question

Roberto wants to buy a $40 gift for his father. He finished one odd job in 4 hours at $3.75 an hour. He is now working at a job which pays $4.00 an hour. How many hours does he need to work to earn the money he needs?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

amount left for the money to reach $40

=40-3.75

=36.25

using a method of proportion,

If $4 : 1 hour,then

$36.25 : ?

if more, less divides.

= 36.25 / 4 ×1

=36.25/4

=9.0625 approximately 9 hours