Question

Julie works 1/12 hours/dollar. Write a one or two-sentence explanation of what this rate means. Use this rate to find how long it takes for Julie to earn $228.

Answer 1

Explanation: This rate means for every 1 hour she worked, she earned 12 dollars.

To find how long it took for her to earn 228 dollars, you have to:

1. Divide 228 by 12

2. Answer - 19

Julie worked 19 hours and earned $228.