Adrian works in New York City and makes $42 per hour. she works in an office and must get her suit dry cleaned everyday for $75.

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exis [7]

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Adrian works in New York City and makes $42 per hour. she works in an office and must get her suit dry cleaned everyday for $75.

if she wants to make more than $260 a day , at least how many hours must she work?

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2 answers:

Ulleksa [173] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-11T20:37:04+03:00

Ulleksa [173]3 years ago

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Adrian will need to work 8 hours a day

kondor19780726 [428] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-11T21:48:55+03:00

kondor19780726 [428]3 years ago

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We can make such equation which represents our problem.
Assume that x is number of working hours .
42*x-75>260
42x-75>260 /+75 add 75 both sids
42x>335 /:42 divide both sides by 42
x>7,97
Adrian will stay at work at least 8 hours.