Question

How many hours would someone earns 7.50 per hour have to work to earn $116.25

Answer 1

Let h = amount of hours

$7.5h=116.25$

Since they earn $7.50 per hour, we can multiply that by an unknown amount of hours to get $116.25. Let's solve:

$7.5h=116.25$

Divide both sides by 7.5 to isolate the h, amount of hours.

$\frac{7.5h}{7.5}=\frac{116.25}{7.5}$

Simplify.

$h=15.5$

In conclusion, someone would have to work 15.5 hours to earn $116.25 if they earn $7.50 per hour.