Question

Adam earns $36 for every four hours of work how long will it take him to earn $144

Answer 1

It will take 16 hours to earn $144.

Explanation:

If Adam earns $36 in 4 hours,

36 = 4k

k = 9

Therefore, expression for total earnings will be,

y = 9x

a). For y = $144, 144 = 9x x = 16 hours