Question

Allie works at a store and is paid hourly. The amount of money she earns varies directly with how many hours she works.

If she earns $80 after working 5 hours, how much money will she earn after working 7 hours?

Answer 1

$112

Explanation:

$80 -------- 5 hours

? --------- 7 hours

so 80 * 7 = x * 5

x = 80 * 7 / 5

x = 112