One Saturday, Sam and Joe worked together to mow lawns. Sam started at 8:00 AM and Joe started at 11:00 AM. When they finished a
t 4:00 PM, they had earned a total of $156. They want to share the money they earned fairly based on the number of hours worked. How much should Joe receive?
Joe worked 5hrs Sam worked 8hrs In total they worked 13hrs Divide 156 by 13 They earned $12 an hour 12 times 8 = $96 5 times 12 = $60 Joe should recieve $60 Sam should recieve $96