Question

Each summer, Gina picks blueberries at a local berry farm. She can pick 4 2/3 pounds of blueberries each 3/4 hour. Gina is paid $0.65 per pound of berries that she picks. Approximately how much does Gina make per hour?

Answer 1

Gina is paid $0.65 per pound of berries, she will be paid 0.65 x 6 2/9 = $4.04 per hour.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Gina picks 4 2/3 pounds each 3/4 hour.
In 1 hour, she will pick 4 2/3 ÷ 3/4 = 14/3 x 4/3 = 56/9 = 6 2/9 pounds of berries.
Gina is paid $0.65 per pound of berries, she will be paid 0.65 x 6 2/9 = $4.04 per hour.