Yes because Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense which actually inspired the Declaration of independence . Thomas Jefferson used it as a template when he wrote the Declaration of Independence, distilling many of Paine's ideas -- the natural dignity of humanity, the right to self determination.
It doesn't really matter what the public thinks because people have different views on things so can't take an opinion without analysing the situation based on someone else's opinion.
10-3.50=6.50( this is how much money he can spend for each hour). he can spend 3 and a half hours while jermaine can spend 8 and half hours. so 8 and a half -3 and a half is 5 hours more. if im wrong plz correct me lol, pretty sure thats how u do it tho