If he charged $18 per hour, it means he charged $18 for 60 minutes. He worked for 2 hours 15 minutes which is (60 ×2) + 15 = 135 minutes. For 135 mins, (135 ×18)÷ 60 = 40.5.
He drove 21 miles to his house and 21 miles back. That is 21×2= 42. And for $0.27 = $11.34.
