Question

The Monroe's monthly budget is $4,800.

Mr. Monroe brings home $950 per week
from his job. He gets paid 4 times this
month. Mrs. Monroe works part-time and
brings home $10.60 per hour worked.
How many hours must Mrs. Monroe work
this month so that the Monroe's earn just
enough to meet their budget this month?

Answer 1

Answer: 95

Explanation:

950x4 + 10.6x=4800

10.6x = 1000

x = 94.34 hours, or 95 hours approximately