Question

22. In 12 weeks Felipé earns earns $4,500 doing yard work. He earns the same amount each week. Let m stand for the amount earned each week. How much more does Felipé make in 1 week.

Answer 1

He makes $375 a week. Since we know he makes the same amount each week, you set up the equation 12m = 4500. To solve, just divide 4500 (total amount made) by the 12 (the amount of weeks) and you get $375 per week.