Question

Roy worked for 2 hours and earned $12. How many hours must he work at the same rate to earn $36? Hours worked 2 ? Dollars earned 12 36 A. 3 hours B. 4 hours C. 6 hours D. 8 hours

Answer 1

Answer C. 6 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

12/2=6  36/6=6 $6 per hour

Answer 2

Answer: C. 6 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

Roy worked for 2 hours and earned $12.

First you want to know how much money he made in one hour. So you divide 12 by 2.

12 ÷ 2 = $6 per hour

Now you wanna know how many hours must he work at the same rate to earn $36.

$6 × 6hours = 36

So the answer is C. 6 hours