Question

Molly made $192 one week from babysitting. She made $176 babysitting the next week. She is paid $8 an hour.

How many hours did Molly babysit in the two weeks?

Answer 1

46 hours

Explanation:

We are given the information;

• Molly earned $192 in one week
• Also earned $176 in the next week
• Rate per hour is $8 per hour

Required to determine the number of hours;

We need to know that;

Number of hours = Amount earned ÷ rate per hour

Therefore;

First week;

Number of hours = $192 ÷ $8 per hour

= 24 hours

Next week

Number of hours = $176 ÷ $8 per hour

= 22 hours

Thus, number of hours she worked = 22 + 24

= 46 hours

Therefore, in the two weeks Molly baby-sited for 46 hours