Question

Tommy and Mark earned a total of $88.00 raking leaves for Mrs. Bopp. Tommy raked for 5 hours and Mark raked for 3 hours. If the boys were paid the same rate, how much did Tommy earn?

Answer 1

Tommy earned $55

Explanation:

Proportions

Tommy and Mark made $88 raking leaves for Mrs. Bopp. They were paid the same rate and Tommy raked for 5 hours while Mark raked for 3 hours.

The total time both raked is 5+3=8 hours. The rate Mrs. Bopp paid them was $88/8 = $11 per hour.

Tommy raked 5 hours, so he earned 5*$11 = $55

Tommy earned $55