Question

Daniel earned $100 at his job when he worked for 8 hours. What was his hourly pay rate in hours per dollar? Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

$12.50 per hour

Explanation:

All you have to do is divide 100 by 8 to find the hourly rate. His rate is $12.50 per hour.

Answer 2

.08 hours per dollar

2/25 hours per dollar

Explanation:

We want to find the hourly pay in hours per dollar

Take hours and divide by dollars

8 hours/ $100

.08 hours per dollar

or in fractional form

8/100

Divide the top and bottom by 4

2/25