Question

Tess earned $52 for 4 hours of shoveling snow and $71.50 for 5.5 hours of shoveling snow. How long would she have to shovel snow to earn $39

Answer 1

52/4 = 13
$13 = 1 hour.
$6.50 = halfhour

13 x 3 = $39
She would have to work for 3 hours to earn $39

Answer 2

52/4 = 13
$13 = 1 hour.
$6.50 = halfhour

13 x 3 = $39
She would have to work for 3 hours to earn $39