Question

Jason worked 20 hours at $5 per hour and 30 hours at $6 per hour. What was his average hourly wage Please show all your work

Answer 1

Jason worked 20 hours at $5 per hour and 30 hours at $6 per hour.

20 hours at $5 per hour = 20 times 5

$20 \times 5 = \ 100$

30 hours at $6 per hour = 30 times 6

$30 \times 6 = 180$

$180 + 100 = 280$

He earned $280 in 50 hours. Divide:

$280 \div 50 = 5.6 \rightarrow 5.60$

Your answer is the last choice, $5.60