Question

rashid is paid by the hour he earned 50 for a 4 hour workday how much does he earn for a 5 1/2 hour workday

Answer 1

Rashid is paid by the hour. He earned $50 for 4 hour workday. How much does he earn for a 5 1/2 hour workday?  

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Use a proportion:

x/(5 1/2) = 50/4

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x = (11/2)(50/4)

 

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x = 550/8

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x = $68.75

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