Question

Jose worked n hours at $8.75 per hour. He made a total of $61.25. Write an expression that represents the total number of hours Jose worked

Answer 1

8.75 × n = 61.25

8.75n = 61.25

divide each side by 8.75 to get n by itself

n = 7

He worked 7 hours

Answer 2

To find the answer, set up the equation

8.75 × n = 61.25
8.75n = 61.25

divide each side by 8.75 to get n by itself

n = 61.25/8.75
n = 7

He worked 7 hours